ML20266G457

Rulemaking Decision Guidance

ML20266G457
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Issue date:	09/30/2020
From:	Mary Anderson NRC/NMSS/DREFS/RASB
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Rulemaking is required:

When directed by the Commission When directed by Congress Rulemaking Decision Guidance Refine Need Seek Stakeholder Feedback e.g.:

Public Meetings/Workshops White Papers Formal Information Collection Methods (Paperwork Reduction Act applies)

Possible Rulemaking Initiators External Stakeholder (e.g. Petition)

NRC (Staff or Commission)

Congressional (Statute)

Considerations for Selecting a Solution When Tribal or Agreement State interests need to be addressed (MD 5.1)

Consider role of Tribes / Agreement States:

- Exemptions

- Enforcement Options

- Exigent or Emergency license amendments

• Less than 1 years If the need must be addressed in a short timeframe*, consider:

- MD 3.7: NUREG

- MD 6.3:

Rulemaking Process

- MD 6.6: Reg Guide

- MD. 8.18: Gen.

Communication Reference Associated Management Directives here If the need could be addressed through formal agency guidance, consider:

- Exemptions

- License Amendments

- License Conditions

- Rules of Particular Applicability If the need affects limited stakeholders, consider:

See How We Regulate for additional details Define Need Consult Rulemaking Center of Expertise /

Office of General Counsel for additional guidance Review Rulemaking Approach Tool