NRC Updates Regs on Import/Export of Nuclear Materials

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is amending its regulations on the import/export of nuclear materials in order to implement changes adopted by international organizations to which the U.S. is a party. NRC’s July 10 final rule adopts changes to export controls agreed to by the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 2012 and 2013. It also implements revisions to security recommendations made by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The final rule takes effect Aug. 11, except for some changes that are effective Dec. 31.