ML031290146
| ML031290146 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 05/01/2003 |
| From: | Overbeck G Arizona Public Service Co |
| To: | NRC/SECY/RAS |
| Ngbea E S | |
| References | |
| +adjud/ruledam200505, 102-04937-GRO/TNW/RKR, 68FR16374 00023, PR-170, PR-171 | |
| Download: ML031290146 (2) | |
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Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Gregg R. Overbeck Senior Vice President Nuclear 68 FR 16374 Mail Station 7602 TEL (623) 393-5148 P.O. Box 52034 FAX (623) 393-6077 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 102-04937-G RO/TNW/RKR May 1, 2003 DOGCWKW PROPOSM
'I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff Secretary, U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 DOCKETED USNRC May 8, 2003 (11:11AM)
OFFICE OF SECRETARY RULEMAKINGS AND ADJUDICATIONS STAFF
Dear Sirs:
Subject:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)
Units 1, 2 and 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528/529/530 Comments on Proposed Rule to Revise Fee Schedules (68 FR 16374)
Arizona Public Service (APS) has reviewed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposed rule to revise fee schedules as published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2003 (68 FR 16374). APS endorses the comments submitted by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing (STARS).
APS understands the concept and regulation for NRC cost recovery through Licensee fee allocation. However, APS believes that there should be some specific accountability and reasonableness in that assessment. Therefore, the inclusion of security issues into the fee base when some of the financial responsibility lies within other governmental jurisdiction is unacceptable. In the same manner, many of the efficiencies gained from the current regulatory environment should also be reflected. APS also believes, as noted in the NEI letter, that better cost explanations for evaluation by licensees and stakeholders should be provided. Therefore, APS encourages the NRC to consider NEI's comments and recommendations.
Should you have any questions, please contact Thomas N. Weber (623) 393-5764.
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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemaking and Adjudications Staff Comments on Proposed Rule to Revise Fee Schedules (67 FR 14818)
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