eCFR – Title 10 Chapter I (NRC)
This webpage is part of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) and displays Title 10, Chapter I, which contains the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulations. Title 10 is the main body of federal rules governing nuclear energy, radioactive materials, and nuclear waste in the United States. Chapter I includes Parts 1–199, which cover everything […]
NRC ADAMS Public Documents
This webpage explains the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management (ADAMS) system. ADAMS is the NRC’s official electronic document database, where the agency stores and publishes millions of records related to nuclear regulation. The system includes a public-facing search tool (ADAMS Public Search) that allows anyone to access technical reports, licensing documents, environmental […]
Interim Storage Partners, LLC; WCS Consolidated Interim Storage Facility; Issuance of Materials License and Record of Decision
This Federal Register notice is an official Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announcement regarding a license amendment for the Interim Storage Partners (ISP) consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) in Andrews County, Texas. The facility is licensed to store spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from nuclear reactors around the country. The notice explains that ISP […]
Interim Storage Partners, LLC – WCS Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (Issuance of Materials License SNM-2515)
This Federal Register notice is an official announcement by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it has issued a federal license to Interim Storage Partners (ISP). The license authorizes the company to build and operate a consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas. The notice also confirms that […]
Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future – Final Report
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (2012 Final Report) is a federal advisory report prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy. The Commission was created by the President to study the nation’s long-standing failure to develop a workable system for managing spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, following the Yucca Mountain project’s […]
49 CFR Part 173 Subpart I – Class 7 Radioactive Materials
49 C.F.R. Part 173, Subpart I is a binding federal regulation issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It governs how radioactive materials (Class 7), including spent nuclear fuel, must be packaged, handled, and transported across the United States. This rule is part of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, which apply to anyone who […]
PHMSA Part 173 – Hazardous Materials Regulations (Regulatory Portal)
This webpage provides access to 49 C.F.R. Part 173, a set of binding federal regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Part 173 is part of the broader Hazardous Materials Regulations, which govern how radioactive waste is prepared, packaged, and shipped in the United […]
Consent-Based Siting Consortia (awardees/engagement)
This Department of Energy (DOE) webpage describes the Consent-Based Siting Consortia program, a federally funded initiative that supports outreach and engagement related to nuclear waste storage. The program provides grants (typically around $2 million each) to universities, nonprofits, and other organizations to act as regional “hubs” for public discussion and education about storing spent nuclear […]
DOE Office of Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition (Program Hub)
This Department of Energy (DOE) webpage describes the Office of Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition, a program within DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy. The office is responsible for developing a national strategy for managing spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, including their storage, transportation, and ultimately disposal. The page outlines the office’s structure, […]
EPA: Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Waste (Overview)
This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) webpage explains the federal rule known as “Environmental Radiation Protection Standards for the Management and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level, and Transuranic Waste” (40 C.F.R. Part 191). It is a nationwide regulatory standard that sets limits on radiation exposure from nuclear waste activities. The page provides a plain-language summary […]