Submission + - New regs for Friday: Radiation, coal mines, model airplanes and beer (thehill.com)
mdsolar writes: Friday's edition of the Federal Register contains new rules for radiation at nuclear facilities, explosives used in coal mining operations, model airplanes and recreational drones, and energy efficiency at manufactured homes.
Here's what is happening:
Radiation: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering new radiation protections at nuclear facilities.
The radiation standards would protect workers and the public from hazardous radiation stemming from a nuclear facility, the NRC said Thursday.
The public has 120 days to comment.
Explosives: The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is considering more stringent blasting regulations at surface coal mine sites, the agency said Thursday.
The Interior Department is considering a petition from WildEarth Guardians, an environmental group that wants the agency to prohibit visible nitrogen oxides emissions resulting from blasting operations.
The petitioners argue this would protect the health, welfare and safety of mine workers and the surrounding public.
The public has 30 days to comment....
Here's what is happening:
Radiation: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering new radiation protections at nuclear facilities.
The radiation standards would protect workers and the public from hazardous radiation stemming from a nuclear facility, the NRC said Thursday.
The public has 120 days to comment.
Explosives: The Interior Department's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is considering more stringent blasting regulations at surface coal mine sites, the agency said Thursday.
The Interior Department is considering a petition from WildEarth Guardians, an environmental group that wants the agency to prohibit visible nitrogen oxides emissions resulting from blasting operations.
The petitioners argue this would protect the health, welfare and safety of mine workers and the surrounding public.
The public has 30 days to comment....