NMSS Sunsetted Working Groups
- Part 35 Medical Event Definition Rulemaking
- Self-Assessment of the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP) Working Group
- Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force
- Public Education Task Force Subgroup
- Cesium Chloride (CsCl) Task Force Subgroup
- Alternatives Technology Task Force Subgroup
- Radiation Sources Task Force Subgroup
- Financial Assurance Subgroup
- Validation of Sources that Warrant Enhanced Security and Protection Subgroup
- Security and Control of Radiation Sources Subgroup
- Transportation Security of Radiation Sources Subgroup
- Background Checks Subgroup
- Storage of Radiation Sources Subgroup
- National System for Recovery of Lost or Stolen Sources Subgroup
- National System to Provide for the Proper Disposal of Sources Subgroup
- Import and Export Controls for Radiation Sources Subgroup
- National Source Tracking System Subgroup
- Part 51.22 Revision to Categorical Exclusion form Environmental Review
- PRM-73-10 Petition Working Group
- Part 35 Clarification for Attesting and Supervising Rulemaking
- Organization of Agreement States History
- Implement US/IAEA Safeguards Agreement Additional Protocol Working Group
- Implementation of Increased Controls Working Group
- Materials Program Working Group
- Pre-licensing Guidance to Modify the Process of Issuing or Amending Specific Licenses Working Group
- 10 CFR Part 40 Interagency Jurisdiction Working Group (Feb 2009)
- Material Control and Accounting Working Group
- Part 35 Medical Event Definition Rulemaking
- Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check for Fuel Cycle Facilities
- National Source Tracking System (NSTS) Interagency Coordinating Committee
- National Source Tracking Working Group
- Safe Source Steering Committee
- Working Group on Access Procedures
- Technology Vision Working Group
- National Source Tracking System (NSTS) Expansion Rulemaking
- General License Restrictions Rulemaking
- Decommissioning Planning Working Group
- Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) Extended Storage Guidance Working Group
- Exemptions and Distribution Of Byproduct Material, Parts 30, 31, 32 Working Group
- Part 72 License and Certificate Of Compliance Terms Rulemaking
- Enhanced Security and Control of Byproduct Materials Licensees Sub-Working Group
- Transportation Security for RAMQC Rulemaking Sub-Working Group
- Background Investigation and Access Control Sub-Working Group
- IMC 1246 Working Group
Part 35 Medical Event Definition Rulemaking
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to revise the definition of a medical event specific to permanent brachytherapy.
Members:- Ed Lohr, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Ronald Zelac, NRC/NMSS
- Susan Chidakel, NRC/OGC
- Tremaine Donnell, NRC/OIS
- Mike Harrison, NRC/ADM
- Sandra Gabriel, NRC/RI
- Darice Bailey, OAS/TX
Self-Assessment of the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP) Working Group
Purpose: To conduct a documented self-assessment of the IMPEP program with appropriate findings and recommendations to improve its effectiveness; and prepare an internal procedure for conducting future periodic systematic self assessments and capturing lessons learned.
After completing the tasks mandated by their charter the working group documented their findings and recommendations in the form of a written report that can be accessed in ADAMS with accession number ML102030209
Members:- George Pangburn, NRC/MSSA, Chair
- George Deegan, NRC/NMSS
- Bryan Paker NRC/RI
- Cindy Cardwell, OAS/TX
- Earl Fordham, CRCPD/WA
Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force
Purpose: The Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force was established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act charged the Task Force with 1) evaluating and providing recommendations relating to the security of radiation sources in the US from potential terrorist threats, and 2) providing recommendations for appropriate regulatory and legislative changes to Congress and the President.
Members:
- Charlie Miller, NRC/NMSS Chair
- Richard Correia, NRC/NSIR
- Raymond Holmer, DOE
- Ken Sheely, DOE/NNSA
- Vanessa Quinn, DHS- FEMA
- Craig Conklin, DHS
- Thomas Albert, DHS
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- Joseph Kaster, DOJ
- Captain Lino Fragoso, DOD
- Norman Coleman, DHHS
- Rick Boyle, DOT
- Alan Perrin, EPA
- Dave Conway, CIA
- Bernard Bogdan Jr., FBI
- John Szymanski, EOP/OSTP
- Julia Schmitt, OAS/CRCPD/NE
Public Education Task Force Subgroup
Purpose: ThePublic Education Subgroup was tasked with creating a concrete, actionable plan for a coordinated public education campaign to reduce fears of radioactivity, diminish the impact of a radiological attack if one were to occur, and provide a deterrent to attackers considering the use of radiological materials.
Members:
- Mark Mullen, DHS/DNDO
- John Zabko, DHS/DNDO
- Lloyd Bolling, DHS/DNDO
- Gregory Bernard, DHS/DNDO
- Pearce O'Kelley, OAS/SC
- Peter O'Connell, DOE
- Dwight E. Baker, DHS/OIP
- Brendan B. Plapp, DOS
- Melanie May, DOE/HSS
- Barbara L. Hamrick, CRCPD/CA
- Kelly L. Classic, Health Physics Society
- Carol M. McCurley, DHHS
- Richard Passow, DHS/DNDO
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS/ISN
- Deborah Kopsick, EPA
Cesium Chloride (CsCl) Task Force Subgroup
Purpose: The CsCl Subgroup was tasked with conducting a study to assess the feasibility of phasing out the use of CsCl in a highly dispersible form. This study was to consider the availability of alternative technologies for the scope of current uses, safe and secure disposal of existing material, and international safety and security implications.
Members:
- John Jankovich, NRC/NMSS, Co-Chair
- Brendan Plapp, DOS/ISN, Co-Chair
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS/ISN
- Cynthia Jones, NRC/NSIR
- Tony Huffert, NRC/RES
- Joel Grimm, DOE/NNSA
- Ethan Bodnaruk, DOE/NNSA
- Ioanna Iliopulos, DOE/NNSA
- Frances Keel, DOE/NNSA
- Peter O’Connell, DOE/HSS
- Melanie May, DOE/HSS
- John Pantaleo, DOE/NE
- Tim Mikulski, DOD
- Jim Williams, DOT
- Dwight Baker, DHS/OIP
- Beth Reed, DHS/OIP
- John Zabko, DHS/DNDO
- Jamie Joyce, DOE/EM
- Chris Peloso, ODNI
- Madeleine Nawar, EPA
- Richard Ratliff, OAS/CRCPD/TX
- Tammy Taylor, EOP/OSTP
- Constance Rosser, FDA/HHS
Alternatives Technology Task Force Subgroup
Purpose: The Alternative Technologies Subgroup was tasked with evaluating financial incentives, research needs for alternative technologies and designs, and the cost-benefits of potential alternatives for Category 1 and 2 sources.
Members:- Joseph DeCicco, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Anthony Huffert, NRC/RES
- Doris Lewis, NRC/RES
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Constance Rosser, FDA/HHS
- Michael Whalen, OAS/MA
- Ethan Bodnaruk, DOE/NNSA
- Frances Keel, DOE/NNSA
- Joel Rabovsky, DOE
- Stefan Melnick, DOE/NNSA
- Madeleine Nawar, EPA
- Olin Hale, DHS/OIP
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- Thad Sharp, DOD
Radiation Sources Task Force Subgroup
Purpose: The Radiation Sources Subgroups is tasked with reevaluating the lists of radioactive sources that warrant enhanced security and protection to see if any changes are necessary. This subgroup is also working on a national definition for a significant radiological dispersal device and radiological exposure device.
Members:- Fritz Sturz, NRC/NSIR, Co-Chair
- Beth Reed, DHS, Co-Chair
- Melanie May, DOE, Co-Chair
- Doug Broaddus, NRC/NMSS
- Peter O’Connell, DOE
- Ioanna Iliopulos, DOE/NNSA
- Jim Williams, DOT
- Michael Conroy, DOT
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Chris Peloso, ODNI
- Richard Passow, DHS/DNDO
- Bernie Bogdan, FBI
- Timothy Hart, DOD
- Roger Goodman, EPA
- Earl Fordham, OAS/CRCPD/WA
Alternate Members:
- Patricia J Metz, DOS
- Mark Mullen, DHS/DNDO
- William G Rhodes, DOE/NNSA
- John Zabko, DHS
- Douglas Tynan, DOE/NNSA
- Pam Piersanti, FBI
- Deborah Kopsick, EPA
Financial Assurance Subgroup
Purpose: The Task for the Financial Assurance Working Group is to evaluate the financial assurance required for Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources to assure that funding is available for final disposition of the sources.
Members:- Kenneth Kline, NRC/NMSS Chair
- James Shaffner, NRC
- Teresa Mixon, NRC
- Robert Summers, NRC
- Michelle Beardsley, NRC
- Kimberly Conway, NRC
- Philip Brandt, NRC
- Catherine Mattsen, NRC
- Julia Whitworth, DOE
- Jamie Joyce, DOE
- Abigail Cuthbertson, DOE
- Dale Ruhter, EPA
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- John Barcalow, OAS/IL
- Lydia Chang, NRC
- Joseph DeCicco, NRC
- Joel Dorfman, NRC
- Earl Easton, NRC
- Giorgio Gnugnoli, NRC
- Jenny Johnsen, NRC
- Kenneth Lambert, NRC
- Kevin Null, NRC
- Kevin O’Sullivan, NRC
- Roman Przygodzki, NRC
- Michelle Sampson, NRC
- Roberto Torres, NRC
- Craig Dean, ICF
- Tison Campbell, NRC
- Stuart Walker,
- John Zarling, DOE/LANL
- Mike Stephens, FL
- Mike Dunn, TX
- David Fogle, TX
- Richard Ratliff, TX
The following subgroups were established for the development of each chapter of the 2010 Task Force Report:
Validation of Sources that Warrant Enhanced Security and Protection Subgroup
Members:
- Fritz Sturz, NRC Co-Chair
- Melanie May, DOE Co-Chair
- Olin Hale, DHS Co-Chair
- Michael Conroy, DOT
- Ernesto Quinones, NRC
- Matt Hahn, NRC
- Rich Passow, DHS
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Roger Goodman, EPA
- Doug Tynan, DOE
- Bernie Bogdan, FBI
- Earl Fordham OAS/CRCPD/WA,
Security and Control of Radiation Sources Subgroup
Members:- Rich Passow, DHS Co-Char
- Kim Lukes, NRC Co-Chair
- Melanie May, DOE Co-Chair
- Craig Johnson, DOE
- Raceli Hulett, DOD
- Wade Kirschner, DHS
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- Carol McCurley, DHHS
- Fritz Sturz, NRC
- Jessica Wieder, EPA
- Tom Conley, OAS/CRCPD/KS
Transportation Security of Radiation Sources Subgroup
Members:- Rick Boyle, DOT Co-Chair
- Mike Wangler, DOE Co-Chair
- Al Tardiff, NRC Co-Chair
- Ray Clark, EPA
- Tim Gainor, TSA
- Ramachandra Bhat, DOD
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- Doug Tynan, DOE
- Paul Schmidt, OAS/CRCPD/WI
- Ben Mayo, DHS
Background Checks Subgroup
Members:- Ernesto Quinones, NRC Chair
- Brad Baxter, NRC
- Gary Purdy, NRC
- Scott Anstine, NRC
- Bernie Bogdan, FBI
- Mark Pekrul, DOE
- Jared Thompson, OAS/CRCPD/AR
Storage of Radiation Sources Subgroup
Members:- Jim Shaffner, NRC Co-Chair
- Douglas (Doug) Tonkay, DOE Co-Chair
- Abby Cuthbertson, DOE
- Ray Clark, EPA
- David Martin, DHS
- John Barcalow, OAS/CRCPD/IL
National System for Recovery of Lost or Stolen Sources Subgroup
Members:- Abby Cuthbertson, DOE Co-Chair
- Joe Klinger, OAS/CRCPD/ IL Co-Chair
- Duane White, NRC
- Ray Clark, EPA
- Bernie Bogdan, FBI
- Michael Howe, FEMA
- Jim Williams, DOT
- Anthony Williams, DOD
National System to Provide for the Proper Disposal of Sources Subgroup
Members:
- Christine Gelles, DOE Co-Chair
- Giorgio Gnugnoli, NRC Co-Chair
- Abby Cuthbertson, DOE
- Tameka Taplin, DOE
- Dan Schultheisz, EPA
- Jamie Joyce, DOE/EM
- Greg Komp, DOD
- David Martin, DHS
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Alice Rogers, OAS/CRCPD/TX
Import and Export Controls for Radiation Sources Subgroup
Members:
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS Co-Chair
- Jenny Tobin, NRC Co-Chair
- Jim Solit, DOE
- Matt Hahn, NRC
- Tim Harris, NRC
- Deborah Kopsick, EPA
- Robert Whitcomb, DHHS
- Rick Boyle, DOT
- Julia Schmitt, OAS/CRCPD/NE
National Source Tracking System Subgroup
Members:
- Angela Randall, NRC Chair
- Melanie May, DOE
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Madeleine Nawar, EPA
- Jim Williams, DOT
- Greg Komp, DOD
- Cindy Cardwell, OAS/CRCPD/TX
Part 51.22 Revision to Categorical Exclusion form Environmental Review
Purpose: This rulemaking was intended to amend the regulations to include additional categorical exclusions and thereby eliminate the need to prepare unnecessary Environmental Assessments. This working group completed its actions with the issuance and response to the Commission's March 11, 2010 SRM on the rule.
Members:
PRM-73-10 Petition Working Group
Purpose:This petition requested that the Commission strengthen its regulations regarding protection of shipments of spent fuel and high level waste. This working group completed and published a federal register notice (64012) on December 7, 2009. The petition was partially denied with the remainder being considered in the NRC rulemaking process.
Members:- Naiem Tanious, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Andy Pessin, NRC/OGC
- Raynard Wharton, NRC/NMSS
- Phil Brochman, NRC/NSIR
Part 35 Clarification for Attesting and Supervising Rulemaking
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to clarify that individuals grandfathered under 35.57 may also serve as attesters and supervisors.
Members:- Ed Lohr, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Ronald Zelac, NRC/NMSS
- Angella Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- Susan Chidakel, NRC/OGC
- Toye Simmons, NRC/RIII
- David Walter, OAS/AL
Organization of Agreement States History
Purpose: This working group was formed to write the history of the Agreement States.
Members:- Shawn Seeley, OAS/MA, Chair
- Kathleen Schneider, NRC/NMSS
- Aubrey Godwin, OAS/AZ
- Terry Frazee, OAS/WA
- Stan Marshall, OAS/NV
Implement US/IAEA Safeguards Agreement Additional Protocol Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking working group would amend the regulations to implement the Additional Protocol to the US International Atomic Energy Agency Safeguards Agreement.
Members:- Naiem Tanious, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Brian Horn, NRC/NMSS
- Karen Henderson, NRC/IP
- Grace Kim, NRC/OGC
Implementation of Increased Controls Working Group
Purpose: The Implementation of Increased Controls Working Group (IICWG) was created to address implementation issues associated with the increased controls. The purpose and activities of the IICWG are divided into an implementation phase and a compliance phase. During each phase the working group will review and recommend an approach to dispositioning an identified issue.
Members:- James Luehman, NRC/NMSS, Co-Chair
- Richard Ratliff, OAS/TX, Co-Chair
- Kim Lukes, NRC/NMSS, Coordinator
- Michael Clark, NRC/OGC
- Frederick (Fritz) Sturz, NRC/NSIR
- Marie Miller, NRC/RI/ DNMS
- Steve Reynolds, NRC/ RIII / DNMS
- Vivian Campbell, NRC/ RIV / DNMS
- Shawn Seeley, CRCPD/ME
Subgroups of Implementation of Increased Controls Working Group
Subgroup on Future Inspections
Purpose: The Implementation of Increased Controls Working Group established this sub-group to formulate an additional guidance for conducting re-inspections of the Increased Controls (IC) component of the Health and Safety Programs of radioactive materials licensees.
Members:- Richard Blanton, NRC/NMSS, Coordinator
- Gary Purdy, NRC/NSIR
- Kathleen Modes, NRC/ RI / DNMS
- Steve Reynolds, NRC/ RIII / DNMS
- Vivian Campbell, NRC/ RIV / DNMS
- Shawn Seeley, CRCPD/ME
Retrospective Review Sub-Group
Purpose: To review best practices and lessons learned from Increased Controls Program to determine whether current increased controls are effective in enhancing the control over sources, reducing the risk of unauthorized use of radioactive material, through access controls to aid prevention, and prompt detection, assessment, and response to mitigate potentially high consequences that would be detrimental to public health and safety.
Members:- Michelle Simmons, NRC/NMSS, Coordinator
- Grant Mills, OAS/NC
- Judith Joustra NRC/RI
- Steve Reynolds, NRC/RIII
- Vivian Campbell, NRC/RIV
- Sean Seeley, CRCPD/ME
Materials Program Working Group
Purpose: The working group is to assess specific and potential security vulnerabilities in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) radioactive materials program and provide recommendations to address them.Members:
- Pamela Henderson, NRC/ RI, Co-Chair
- Cheryl Rogers, OAS/CRCPD/WI, Co-Chair
- John Hickey, NRC/NMSS
- Fritz Sturz, NRC/NSIR
- Mickey Freeland, NRC/NSIR
- Tison Campbell, NRC/OGC
- Tony Gaines, NRC/ RIV
- Tommy Cardwell, OAS/TX
Steering Committee:
- Robert Lewis, NRC/NMSS, Co-Chair
- Roland Fletcher, OAS/MD, Co-Chair
- Richard Correia, NRC/NSIR
- Brad Jones, NRC/OGC
- John Kinneman, NRC/ RI
Pre-licensing Guidance to Modify the Process of Issuing or Amending Specific Licenses Working Group
Purpose: The working group focuses to develop a guidance to modify the process of issuing specific licenses to assess whether new license applicants are legitimate entities that will use material as intended. The Steering Committee is responsible for providing policy direction to the working group that is developing the work products.Members:
- Tom Conley, OAS/KS, Co-Chair
- Pamela Henderson, NRC/ RI, Co‑Chair
- Thomas Young, NRC/NMSS
- Susan Chidakel, NRC/OGC
- William Snell, NRC/ RIII
- Jim Montgomery, NRC/ RIV
- Gary Purdy, NRC/NSIR
- Anthony Kirkwood, NRC/NMSS
Steering Committee:
- Aubrey Godwin, OAS/AZ, Co‑Chair
- Steven Reynolds, NRC/RIII, Co‑Chair
- Robert Lewis, NRC/NMSS
- Patricia Holahan, NRC/NSIR
- Brad Jones, NRC/OGC
- Dennis Rathbun, NRC/NMSS
10 CFR Part 40 Interagency Jurisdiction Working Group (Feb 2009)
Purpose: The 10 CFR Part 40 Interagency Jurisdictional Working Group (IJWG) was formed to assemble a group of representatives from numerous Federal agencies and the States to resolve jurisdictional and technical issues associated with regulating low-concentrations of source material (uranium, thorium).Members:
- Gary Comfort, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Cathy Mattsen, NRC/NMSS
- Kristina Banovac, NRC/NMSS
- William Rautzen, NRC/NMSS
- Joan Olmstead, NRC/OGC
- Ken Weaver, OAS/CRCPD/CO
- Loren Setlow, EPA
- Fred Ferate, DOT
- Brian Hearty, USACE
- Surrender Ahir, OSHA
- Brian Littleton, EPA
- Edward Regnier, DOE
- Christopher Findley, MSHA
Material Control and Accounting Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking working group would revise the material control and accounting requirements in Part 74. Working group is inactive pending Commission approval of rulemaking plan.Members:
- Merri Horn, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Tom Pham, NRC/NMSS
- Michael Kelly, NRC/NMSS
- Chiquita Collins, NRC/NSIR
- Brooke Smith, NRC/IP
- John Hull, NRC/OGC
- Cindy Bladey, NRC/ADM
- Russell Barnes, NRC/OE
- Tony Tse, NRC/OIS
Part 35 Medical Event Definition Rulemaking
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to revise the definition of a medical event specific to permanent brachytherapy.Members:
- Ed Lohr, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Ronald Zelac, NRC/NMSS
- Susan Chidakel, NRC/OGC
- Tremaine Donnell, NRC/OIS
- Mike Harrison, NRC/ADM
- Darice Bailey, OAS/TX
- Sandra Gabriel, NRC/RI
Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check for Fuel Cycle Facilities
Purpose: Proposed rule would implement section 652 of the Energy Policy Act requiring fingerprinting for unescorted access to materials which the Commission deems risk-significant.Members:
- Thomas Young, NRC/NMSS, Project Manager
- Solomon Sahle, NRC/NMSS
- Tison Campbell, NRC/OGC
- Angella Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- TBA, NRC/OE
- Anthony Tse, NRC/OIS
- Danielle Burnetter, NRC/OIS
- Brooke Smith, NRC/OIP
- Marshall Kohen/ NRC/NSIR
- Breeda Reilly, NRC/NMSS
- MaryLynn Thomas, NRC/ RII
National Source Tracking System Working Groups
National Source Tracking System (NSTS) Interagency Coordinating Committee
Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Interagency Coordination Committee is to aid the Steering Committee and the National Source Tracking Working Group in accomplishing the goals as defined in their charters, and to provide guidance regarding interagency issues associated with the development, coordination, and implementation of the national radioactive source tracking system.
Members:
- George Pangburn, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Robert Lewis, NRC/NMSS
- Richard Correia, NRC/NSIR
- Mark Shaffer, NRC/NSIR
- Ray Holmer, DOE
- Ruth Watkins (alternate), DOE
- Joel Grimm, DOE/NNSA
- Melanie May, DOE/NNSA
- Jim Dunn, DHS/TSA
- Emilie Guerin, DHS/TSA
- Richard T. Whitman, Customs, DHS
- Efrain S. Perez, Customs, DHS
- Kirsten Cutler, DOS
- Andrew Sowder, DOS
- Brendan Plapp, DOS
- Sally Hamlin, EPA
- Debbie Kopsick, EPA
- Richard Boyle, DOT
- Jim Williams, DOT
- Greg Komp, DOD
- Beth Reed, DHS/CNPPD
- Dwight Baker, DHS/CNPPD
- Bernie Bogdan, FBI
- Vayl Oxford, DHS
Former working groups of the NSTS Coordinating Committee
----------National Source Tracking Working Group
Purpose: The National Source Tracking Working Group was formed to develop a national tracking system for radioactive sources of concern, and to make recommendations for rule changes which may be necessary to improve tracking of radioactive sources of concern and to implement the system.
Safe Source Steering Committee
Purpose: The Safe Source Steering Committee’s responsibility was to aid the National Source Tracking Working Group and the Web-based Licensing Working Group in accomplishing their goals as defined in their charters, and to provide guidance regarding critical issues associated with the development, coordination, and implementation of the national radioactive source tracking system and the licensing system.
Working Group on Access Procedures
Purpose: The NSTS Working Group on Access Procedures was formed by the Interagency Coordination Committee (ICC) to develop guidelines for dealing with request from within and outside Government for information in the NSTS.
Technology Vision Working Group
Purpose: The NSTS working group was formed by the NSTS Interagency Coordination Committee to exchange and generate ideas with agency partners in order to formulate a vision to enhance technologically a national system for timely tracking radioactive materials throughout their lifecycle.
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National Source Tracking System (NSTS) Expansion Rulemaking
Purpose: The National Source Tracking System (NSTS) Expansion Rulemaking Working Group was formed to develop a rule to expand the NSTS to include Category 3 data. The primary role of the working group is to assist in developing the draft proposed rule and the draft final packages, including rule text, statements of consideration, and supporting information for regulatory analyses.Members:
- Michael Williamson, NRC/NMSS Task Leader
- Kevin O’Sullivan, NRC/NMSS
- Vanessa Cox, NRC/NMSS
- Angella Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- Brooke Smith, NRC/OIP
- James Mullauer, NRC/R-III
- Paul Goldberg, NRC/NMSS
- Thomas Essig, NRC/NMSS
- Stewart Schneider, NRC/NRR
- Gary Purdy, NRC/NSIR
- Joan Olmstead, NRC/OGC
- Jared Thompson, CRCPD/AR
- Melanie May, DOE
- Anthony Tse, NRC/OIS
- George Johns, OAS/MN
Steering Committee
- Mark Shaffer, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Terry Reis, NRC/NMSS
- Scott Moore, NRC/OIP
- Rich Correia, NRC/NSIR
- Mike Lesar, NRC/ADM
- Brad Jones, NRC/OGC
- Greg Trussell, NRC/OIS
- Ed Wilds, CRCPD/CT
- Ray Holmer, DOE
- Julia Schmitt, OAS/NE
Radiation Source Protection and Security Task Force Subgroups
General License Restrictions Rulemaking
Purpose: The purpose of this working group is to form develop a rule related to establishing restrictions to the general license rule (10 CFR 31.5) to limit the amount of radioactive material that a licensee may possess under a general license, and its associated requirements. The primary role of the working group is to assist in developing the draft final rule packages, including rule text, the regulatory analysis, and supporting information for regulatory analyses. As the rulemaking process is in progress, the working group members are still working on their tasks as need.
Members:- Solomon Sahle, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Tison Campbell, NRC/OGC
- Angella Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- Susanne Woods, NRC/OE
- Fajr Majeed, NRC/OIS
- Brooke Smith, NRC/OIP
- Gary Purdy, NRC/NSIR
- Margaret Cervera, NRC/NSIR
- Ujagar Bhachu, NRC/NMSS
- Robert Gattone, NRC/RIII
- Bryan Miller, OAS/NE
- Mike Stephens OAS/FL
- Paul Schmidt, CRCPD/WI
Decommissioning Planning Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to reduce the likelihood that any current operating facility will become a legacy site. This working group has been inactive since the final rule was published on June 17, 2011.
Members:- Robert MacDougall, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Jim Shepherd, NRC/NMSS
- Ken Kline, NRC/NMSS
- John Hull, NRC/OGC
- Mike McCann, NRC/R-III
- Steven Garry, NRC/NRR
- Larry Pittiglio, NRC/NRR
- Tim Johnson, NRC/NMSS
- Ray Wharton, NRC/NMSS
- Steve Schaffer, NRC/NRO
- Ed O’Donnell, NRC/RES
- Tremaine Donnell, NRC/OIS
- Betty Golden, NRC/ADM
- Tom Conley, OAS/KS
Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) Extended Storage Guidance Working Group
Purpose: This working group was formed to assess the adequacy of LLRW storage guidance as it applies to all types of licensees given current challenges in access to permanent disposal for some types of LLRW. The group is also to evaluate the need for supplemental guidance given changes in LLRW management strategies (e.g. life of plant LLRW storage, storage consolidation etc) associted with lack of disposal access.
Members:- Jim Shaffner, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Mike Lee, NRC/NMSS
- Michelle Beardsley, NRC/NMSS
- Richard Conaster, NRC/NRR
- Steven Garry, NRC/NRR
- Ed Roach (or designee), NRC/NRO
- Alex Murray, NRC/NMSS
- Fritz Sturz, NRC/NSIR
- Randy Ragland, NRC/RI
- Heather Gepford, NRC/RII
- Tammy Bloomer (or designee on case specific basis), NRC/RIII
- Blair Spitzberg (or designee), NRC/RIV
- Debbie Gilley, CRCPD
- Lisa Edwards, EPRI
- Ralph Andersen, NEI
Power Reactor Sub-Working Group
Purpose: Identify current regulatory
guidance to perform a gap analysis based on changing
circumstances and disposal access challenges, and
to suggest supplemental guidance as necessary.
- R. Andersen, NEI
- L. Edwards, EPRI
- S. Garry, NRC/NRR
- R. Hamilton NRC/RII
- D. Gilley, CRCPD/FL
- R. Janati, OAS/PA
- M. Lee, NRC/NMSS/DWMEP
- E. Roach, NRC/NRO
- S. Schaffer, NRC/NRO
- J. Shaffner, NRC/NMSS/DWMEP
- F. Sturz, NRC/NSIR
- E. Everett, ANI
Materials, FC and RTR Sub-Working Group
Purpose: Identify current regulatory guidance to perform a gap analysis based on changing circumstances and disposal access challenges, and to suggest supplemental guidance as necessary
Members:- R. Anderson, NEI
- M. Beardsley, NRC/NMSS/MSSA
- L. Edwards, EPRI
- T. Bloomer (or alternate as available), NRC/RIII
- R.Evans (and/or B. Spitzberg), NRC/RIV
- D.Gilley, CRCPD/FL
- M. Lee, NRC/NMSS/DWMEP
- A. Murray, NRC/NMSS
- R. Ragland, NRC/RI
- J.Shaffner, NRC/NMSS/DWMEP
- F. Sturz, NRC/NSIR
- G. Vargo, OAS/PA
- X. Yin, NRC/NRR
- E. Everett, ANI
- K. Roughan, QSA Global
- L. Smith, CORAR
Exemptions and Distribution of Byproduct Material, Parts 30, 31, 32 Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking working group would amend the regulations governing the use of byproduct material to make requirements for distributors clearer, less prescriptive, up to date, and more risk-informed.
Members:- Cathy Mattsen, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Gary Comfort, NRC/NMSS
- Bruce Carrico, NRC/NMSS
- John Jankovich, NRC/NMSS
- Dennis Damon, NRC/NMSS
- Kim Green, NRC/NRR
- Tremaine Donnell, NRC/OIS
- Susan Chidakel, NRC/OGC
- Steve Salomon, NRC/NMSS
- Susanne Woods, NRC/OE
- Theresa Barczy, NRC/ADM
- Kevin Null, NRC/ RIII
- Mohammad Saba NRC/RES
- Eric Jameson, OAS/GA
Part 72 License and Certificate of Compliance Terms Rulemaking
Steering Committee
Purpose: To provide guidance to the Part 72 Working Group to change the license term of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and CoCs.Members:
- Josephine Piccone, NRC/NMSS, Chair
- Vonna Ordaz, NRC/NMSS
- Steven Reynolds, NRC/RIII
- Cindy Bladey, NRC/ADM
- Brad Jones, NRC/OGC
Part 72 Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to change the license term of Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations and CoCs.
Members:- Keith McDaniel, NRC/NMSS Task Leader
- Daniel Huang, NRC/NMSS
- Andy Pessin, NRC/OGC
- Mike Harrison, NRC/ADM
- Kristen Benny, NRC/OIS
- Pete Hernandez, NRC/OE
- Stewart Schneider, NRC/NRR
- John Goshen. NRC/NMSS
- Ata Istar, NRC/NMSS
- Allen Fetter, NRC/NMSS
- Geoffrey Hornseth, NRC/NMSS
- Christine Lipa, NRC/RIII
The following sub-working groups of the Byproduct Material Security Rulemaking Working Group were consolidated into Part 37 Working Group
Enhanced Security and Control of Byproduct Materials Licensees Sub-Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking working group would amend the regulations to place enhanced security on the possession and use of risk-significant radioactive material.
Members:- Robert MacDougall, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Angella Love Blair, NRC/ADM
- Paul Goldberg, NRC/NMSS
- Gary Purdy, NRC/NSIR
- Geoff Warren, NRC/Region III
- Stephen James, OAS/OH
- Bob Dansereau, CRCPD/NY
- Elva Bowden-Berry, NRC/OGC
- Norman Stamour, NRC/OGC
Transportation Security for RAMQC Rulemaking Sub-Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking working group would amend the regulations to include security requirements for shipping category 1 and 2 radioactive material.
Members:- Merri Horn, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Kris Jamgochain, NRC/NSIR
- Adelaide Giantelli NRC/NSIR
- Angela Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- Norman StAmour, NRC/OGC
- Stewart Schneider, NRC/NRR
- Paul Goldberg, NRC/NMSS
- Frank Costello, CRCPD/PA
- Elva Bowden-Berry, NRC/OGC
Background Investigation and Access Control Sub-Working Group
Purpose: This rulemaking would amend the regulations to include the access authorization program which will implement section 652 of the Energy Policy Act requiring fingerprinting for unescorted access to materials which the Commission deems risk-significant. (Category 1 and category 2 materials)
Members:- Merri Horn, NRC/NMSS, Task Leader
- Elva Bowden-Berry, NRC/OGC
- Norman StAmour, NRC/OGC
- Angella Love-Blair, NRC/ADM
- Gary Purdy/ NRC/NSIR
- Deborah Piskura, NRC/ RIII
- Paul Goldberg, NRC/NMSS
- Jim Harris, OAS/KS
- Jared Thompson, CRCPDP/AR
IMC 1246 Working Group
Purpose: To revise and update Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 1246, ?Formal Qualification Programs in the Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards Program Area?, Materials License Reviewer Qualification Journal and Materials Health Physics Inspector Qualification Journal. The revisions and updates will: (1) provide licensing and inspection personnel with the tools and training necessary to make risk-informed decisions that address security aspects, as well as health and safety and foster a security culture, (2) update IMC 1246 to include new formal materials training and new licensing and inspection guidance and procedures (i.e. security inspection training, pre-licensing visits, naturally occurring or accelerator-produced radioactive material (NARM), (3) change the format and content of IMC 1246 and qualification journals to more closely follow the apprentice style approach developed by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) for IMC 1245, and (4) determine if new classroom training should be developed or required for qualification as a license reviewer or inspector and address the need for the 5-week health physics course.
Charter: Electronic file can be located in ADAMS with accession number ML102070518
Members:- Jack Foster, NRC/NMSS, Co-Chair
- Cindy Becker, OAS/CRCPD/FL, Co-Chair
- Jim Dwyer, NRC/RI
- Henry Lynn, NRC/HRTD
- Tomas Herrera, NRC/NMSS
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