withdrawal of nrc proposed rule - unauthorized use

["Paul Skierkowski" <pskierkowski@ou.edu>]

fyi,  the latest issue of the NMSS Licensee Newsletter (NUREG/BR-0117 No. 
97-2, June-July 1997 p.7) states

"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is withdrawing a proposed rule 
regarding the intentional unauthorized use of licenses radioactive 
material by individuals.  The proposed rule was published for comment on 
Jan 31, 1966 (61FR 3334).  Of the 86 letters received on this rule, only 
four commenters were in favor of the rule as proposed.  After reviewing 
these comments the Commission reconsidered the need for this rule, and 
concluded that the costs of implementing the proposed rule would outweigh 
the benefits."

fyi, this would have added 20.2205 to 10 CFR.  Thanks to those of you who 
took the time and effort to make your input known to NRC.

paul skierkowski, RSO
univ. of oklahoma

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