What is the NRC’s role in the construction and operation of the deconversion plant?
Under the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended, the NRC licenses source material (e.g., natural and depleted uranium) under Title 10, Part 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 40), among other regulations. The NRC implements the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in accordance with its own regulations in 10 CFR Part 51, “Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions.” The environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) describes the potential environmental impacts of construction, operation, and decommissioning of the new facility.
