⚛️NRC Discontinues Rulemaking on Spent Fuel Pool Cooling Regulations
Long-Term Cooling and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is discontinuing a rulemaking activity, "Long-Term and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools," and denying a petition for rulemaking. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations to require that nuclear power plant licensees ensure long-term cooling and unattended water makeup of spent fuel pools (SFPs). The purpose of this action is to inform members of the public that this rulemaking activity is being discontinued and to provide a brief discussion of the NRC's decision to discontinue the rulemaking and deny the aspects of the petition not previously addressed by the NRC.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The NRC's decision to discontinue the rulemaking regarding long-term cooling and unattended water makeup requirements for spent fuel pools affects compliance and regulatory responsibilities for nuclear power plant licensees, impacting their operations and financial considerations.