This panel will discuss the Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61.55 (10CFR61.55) waste classification framework. The US NRC is considering a comprehensive revision to risk-inform the waste classification framework with any conforming changes to the regulations as needed, using updated assumptions and referencing the latest International Committee on Radiation Protection (ICRP) methodology. This initiative will include the performance of a technical analysis for public comment concerning the disposal in a near surface facility of any long-lived radionuclide, including uranium. The panel will discuss the current classification framework to determine if the system is working as intended and what, if any, changes should be made to the existing system.

Panelists include: Christopher McKenny, Branch Chief, Performance Assessment Branch, US NRC; Mark Gilbertson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Site Restoration, US DOE -EM; Lisa Edwards, Sr. Program Manager, Nuclear Chemistry, Low Level Waste & Radiation Management Group, EPRI; William Dornsife, Executive Vice President, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Waste Control Specialists, Inc.; Rusty Lundberg, Director, Utah Division of Radiation Control; and Thomas Magette, Managing Director, CP&I, Price, Waterhouse, Coopers LLP.