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Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use

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American Pharmacists Association (APhA) filed 1 comment on this docket between Jun 25, 2026 and Jun 25, 2026. 12 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 26d ago.

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Jun 25, 2026· Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09877, NRC-2025-1205-0001, from American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals Community· NRC-2025-1205-0016

On behalf of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals Community, representing nuclear pharmacists and radiopharmaceutical professionals dedicated to the safe management, preparation, handling, and distribution of radioactive drugs for patient care, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Proposed Rule, "Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use." By way of background, APhA began the process of identifying and recognizing specialty practices of pharmacy in 1971. This resulted in the formation of the APhA Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS). Nuclear pharmacy was recognized as the first specialty in 1978, as the BPS offered recognition of the Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP). APhA's Radiopharmaceuticals Community strongly supports the NRC's efforts to modernize regulations governing byproduct material while maintaining the agency's commitment to public health, radiation safety, and regulatory oversight. We recognize that many of the proposed changes are appropriate given the advances in nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, and pharmacy practice since the regulations were first developed. See, attached .PDF for full comments.

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Abstract

The NRC is proposing to amend its regulations for decommissioning financial assurance for sealed and unsealed radioactive materials and modernizing NRC regulations for Byproduct Material Use. Regulatory changes would establish new classes of general licenses by creating a low burden registration program in 10 CFR Part 31. Modernizing requirements in response to EO 14300 imposed on persons specifically licensed to use or distribute byproduct material.

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