Vermont becomes 39th NRC agreement state - VTDigger

Vermont becomes 39th NRC agreement state - VTDigger: News Release -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission September 30, 2019 Contact: David McIntyre, 301-415-8200 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Kristine L. Svinicki and Vermont Gov. Philip B. Scott have signed an agreement to give Vermont regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials in the state. Vermont is the 39th state to sign such an agreement with the NRC. Under the agreement, effective today, Vermont assumes responsibility for licensing, rulemaking, inspection and enforcement activities related to the industrial, medical and academic uses of radioactive material. The NRC is transferring 36 academic, commercial and medical licenses for radioactive material to Vermont’s jurisdiction. NRC retains jurisdiction