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EFSC Reactor Reporting Rules

EFSC rulemaking regarding nuclear reactor reporting rules.

Reactor Reporting Rules

​​October 25, 2024: Energy Facility Siting Council Adopts Amendments to Reactor Reporting Rules
​Council voted to adopt amendments to the Reactor Reporting Rules
on October 25, 2024. The final rules  were filed with the Secretary of State and became operative on October 30.
​July 30, 2024: Comments Requested on Proposed Amendments to Reactor Reporting Rules
​The Energy Facility Siting Council (Council) requests public comment on proposed amendments to its reactor reporting rules found at OAR 345-030-0010.

Oregon State University and Reed College both operate Training, Research, Isotopes and General Atomic (TRIGA) Class nuclear research reactors. Like other nuclear installations, the research reactors operate under licenses issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Council provides state level monitoring and oversight of the facilities as provided by their site certificates and the administrative rules in OAR chapter 345, division 030. This rulemaking is intended to increase consistency with federal reporting and notification requirements.

This rulemaking modifies the annual reporting deadline for operators of research reactors and the timing of reporting done due to certain types of incidents that may occur.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday August 26, 2024, to be considered.

ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. The portal can be accessed at: 
https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/SitingPublicComment/

To comment on this project, select “Reactor Reporting Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment.

Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email by sending them to:

EFSC Rules Coordinator
Oregon Department of Energy
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov

RULEMAKING HEARING
There is currently no public hearing scheduled for this rulemaking.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.

Files:
​July 19, 2024: Council Considers Proposed Reactor Reporting Rules
​At its meeting on July 19, 2024, the Energy Facility Siting Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the reactor reporting rules found in OAR 345 Division 30 Rule 0010. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information.

July 19 2024, Council Meeting, Agenda Item E



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 Tom Jackman
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