SRM-COMSECY-24-0011, Enclosure 1 - Renewal of Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel Charter
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| Issue date: | 12/09/2024 |
| From: | NRC/SECY |
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| COMSECY-24-0011 SRM-COMSECY-24-0011 | |
| Download: ML24344A167 (3) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CHARTER FOR THE LICENSING SUPPORT NETWORK ADVISORY REVIEW PANEL
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Advisory Committees Official Designation:
Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel (LSNARP).
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Authority:
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.), an advisory committee designated as the LSNARP is established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2201(a) and 10 C.F.R. § 2.1011(d).
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Objectives and Scope of Activities:
The NRCs Rules of Practice and Procedure in 10 C.F.R. Part 2, Subpart J, establish the basic procedures for the submission and management of records and documents relating to the licensing of a geologic repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW). The procedures include the use of an electronic discovery information management system known as the Licensing Support Network (LSN).
The primary purpose of the LSNARP is to evaluate technical issues relating to the operation and maintenance of the LSN and perform continuing assessments to determine if the LSN is performing its intended function and serving users needs.
The LSNARP shall provide advice to:
- a. The Secretary of the Commission on the operation and maintenance of the electronic docket established for the HLW geologic repository licensing proceeding; and
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Description of Duties:
When requested in accordance with this charter, the LSNARP may provide advice on:
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The format standards for providing electronic access to the documentary material certified by each participant to be made available in the LSN to the other parties and interested governmental participants to the HLW licensing proceeding adjudication;
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Procedures and standards for the electronic transmission of filings, orders, and decisions during the HLW licensing proceeding; and
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Other duties as specified in 10 C.F.R. Part 2 or as directed by the Secretary of the Commission or the Chief Administrative Judge, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel (ASLBP).
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Agency or Federal Officer Receiving the Advisory Committees Advice/Recommendations:
Chief Administrative Judge Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
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Support:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
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Estimated Annual Operating Costs and Staff Years:
Future estimated costs are dependent on the location of any LSNARP meeting and whether virtual meeting technology is used. For example, a 2-day virtual meeting of the LSNARP would cost approximately $78,000 (including 0.3 FTE). Future costs are also dependent on whether one or more LSNARP technical working groups are formed.
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Designated Federal Officer (DFO):
The Chair of the NRC (or designee) shall designate a Federal officer or employee who must be either full-time or permanent part-time. The DFO for the LSNARP will:
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Ensure that LSNARP activities comply with the ActFACA, the governmentwide FACA regulations at 41 C.F.R. Part 102-3, NRC administrative procedures (including the NRCs FACA regulations at 10 C.F.R. Part 7), and any other applicable laws and regulations;
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Approve or call all LSNARP committee and subcommittee meetings;
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Approve the agenda;
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Attend all LSNARP committee and subcommittee meetings for their duration;
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Fulfill the requirements under § 10(b) of the ActFACA (codified at 5 U.S.C.
1009(b));
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Adjourn any meeting when the DFO determines it to be in the public interest;
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Chair any meeting when so directed by the Chair Commission of the NRC;
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Maintain information on LSNARP activities and provide such information to the public, as applicable; and
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Ensure LSNARP committee members and subcommittee members, as applicable, receive the appropriate training (e.g., FACA overview, ethics training) for efficient operation and compliance with the ActFACA and the FACA implementing regulations (41 C.F.R. Part 102-3, as amended) Final Rule.
The DFO should ensure a public facing website that complies with 41 C.F.R. § 102-3.120(b) is created and maintained for the LSNARP.
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Estimated Number and Frequency of Meetings:
During periods of routine activity, the LSNARP would be expected to meet approximately one to two times a year and may utilize telephonic or web-based video-and audio-conferencing capabilities.
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Duration:
The LSNARP is a continuing committee that meets as necessary for the duration of the HLW proceeding.
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Termination:
The LSNARP will terminate 2 years from the charter filing date (see Section 15) unless renewed sooner by appropriate action.
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Membership and Designation:
Membership includes representatives of parties or governmental entities with an interest in the HLW repository licensing proceeding adjudication. This includes representatives of the State of Nevada, the Department of Energy, the NRC, the affected units of local government in Nevada and California, the National Congress of American Indians, the Nevada Nuclear Waste Task Force, and a coalition of industry groups. Selected Federal agencies with substantial experience in electronic information management systems may also be included on the LSNARP. Consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Secretary of the Commission may appoint additional representatives, giving particular consideration to those who acquire party or interested governmental participant status in the HLW licensing proceeding adjudication.
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Subcommittees:
The LSNARP (with approval of the DFO) may create subcommittees that report to the full LSNARP. All work prepared by subcommittees is reviewed and approved by the full LSNARP.
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Recordkeeping:
All records of the LSNARP and any subcommittees shall be handled in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (General Records Schedule 6.2) and NRC requirements and shall be available to the public for inspection and copying, subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552.
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Filing Date December 16, 2024 Russell E. Chazell Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer Office of the Secretary