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Public Involvement in Waste Confidence

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has a long-standing practice of conducting our regulatory, licensing, and oversight activities in an open manner. For that reason, we are committed to informing the public and providing opportunities for participation in our decision-making process regarding Waste Confidence. Toward that end, we periodically hold meetings, conferences, and workshops to inform the public or solicit input. We also occasionally publish documents for public comment. The staff uses information obtained from the public to inform our regulations, guidance, licensing, and inspection processes; environmental reviews; or other activities. For details, see the following topics on this page:

For general information about available opportunities for public involvement in NRC activities, see Public Meetings and Involvement, Hearing Opportunities and License Applications, and NUREG/BR-0215, "Public Involvement in the Regulatory Process."

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Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meetings

To provide an update on activities related to the Waste Confidence rulemaking and preparation of the environmental impact statement (EIS) that will support the revised Waste Confidence rule. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Waste Confidence Directorate staff will provide a brief overview of the recently completed scoping period and an update on the status of the EIS. Interested parties and members of the public are invited to participate and ask questions; however, discussions in this forum will not be considered formal comments.

In an effort to promote transparency and provide an opportunity for open discussion and information sharing, the Waste Confidence Directorate is planning to hold monthly Status Update Teleconferences on the third Wednesday of every month, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST.

Date Description
June 19, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.
May 29, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.
April 17, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.
March 20, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.
February 20, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.
January 16, 2013
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Monthly Public Teleconference Status Meeting

Prior to the start of the meeting, please dial 1-800-857-2553 and provide the operator with passcode 3682386.

Tentative Future Dates of Teleconferences

  • August 14, 2013

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Public Meeting Archive

The following table lists public meetings and webcasts that the NRC has held in connection with Waste Confidence. To view a previously conducted webcast, see the archived video in our NRC Webcast Portal.

Date Description

03/14/2013

NRC Regulatory Information Conference

TH30  Key Insights to the Future of High Level Waste Management

Speakers will provide perspectives on the plan of action for and status of the agency’s resolution of the Waste Confidence rule remand.  Topics will also include the Administration’s Post-BRC (Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future) Strategy and Action Plan.  Speakers will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, Tribal and state governments, industry, and NRC staff.

Agenda, Speaker Biographies and Presentation Slides

Audio, Transcript and Photos:  Audio | Transcript | Photos

Responses to unanswered questions from the session
12/05/2012:
1:00 p.m. (EST);
10:00 a.m. (PST)

Waste Confidence Scoping Meeting for the Environmental Impact Statement
11/14/2012:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.(EST);
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(PST)

Waste Confidence Scoping Meeting for the Environmental Impact Statement: Session I

This meeting provided an opportunity for members of the public to present comments on the scope of the environmental impact statement (EIS) that will be prepared to support the rulemaking to update the Commission’s Waste Confidence Decision and Rule. The meeting opened with a brief overview of the history of the Waste Confidence Decision and the scoping process for the EIS. The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to receiving public input.

11/14/2012:
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.(EST);
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.(PST)

Waste Confidence Scoping Meeting for the Environmental Impact Statement: Session II (see Session I description, above)

Photos and Video Collection

Accessibility Accommodations

The NRC provides accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need special equipment or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, or need the meeting transcript or other related information in another format (e.g., Braille, large print), please notify Ms. Wittick at 301-287-9174 or Ms. Rowe at 301-287-9245. Determinations regarding requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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