ML100110051
| ML100110051 | |
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|---|---|
| Site: | Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission |
| Issue date: | 12/15/2009 |
| From: | Mecca S State of RI, Atomic Energy Comm |
| To: | William Kennedy Research and Test Reactors Licensing Branch |
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| Download: ML100110051 (6) | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS RHODE ISLAND ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center 16 Reactor Road Narragansett, RI 02882-1165 Mr. William B. Kennedy, Project Manager Research and Test Reactors Branch A Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 December 15, 2009 Re:
Letter dated November 24, 2009 Docket No. 50-193
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
As Chairman of the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission (RIAEC), a Rhode Island State government organization, I exercise express authority and responsibility to request as necessary from the Rhode Island Legislature through the Governor's budget process, external and direct cost funds for decommissioning activities associated with operations authorized by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory License No. R-95. This authority is established by Title 42, Chapter 27 of the laws of Rhode Island and delegated to me by the Governor in my appointment letter. Within this authority, I intend to request that funds be made available when necessary to decommission the research reactor at the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center located at 16 Reactor Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island. I would request and seek to obtain these funds as sufficiently in advance of decommissioning as possible to prevent delay of required activities. Copies of my appointment letter and Title 42, Chapter 27 are enclosed as evidence that I am authorized to represent the State of Rhode Island in this transaction.
Very /r uly yours, tephen Mecca, Ph.D., Chairman Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission I certify under penalty of perjury that the rqpresentations ade above are true and correct.
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Attachments:
Title 42, Chapter 27 Letter dated March 27, 2009 reappointing Dr. Stephen J. Mecca to the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission
RIGSeneral Laws: Title 42 Chapter.27
§ 42-27-2 Powers and: duties of commission.:
(a) It shall be the duty of the Rhode Island atomic energy commission:
(1) To make studies as to need, if any, for changes in laws and regulations administered by any agency of the state that would arise from the presence within the state of special nuclear materials and by-product materials and from the operation herein of production or utilization facilities, and, on the basis of those studies, to make such recommendations to the governor and the general assembly for the enactment of laws or amendments to laws or the promulgation of regulations as may appear necessary and appropriate; (2) To advise the governor and the general assembly with respect to atomic industrial development within the state; (3) To coordinate the development and regulatory activities of the state relating to the industrial and commercial uses of atomic energy; (4) To cooperate with the federal atomic energy commission and with like commissions or agencies of the other states in all matters relating to the purposes herein set forth; (5) To contract for, construct, and operate a nuclear reactor within the state for the purpose of research, experimentation, training personnel, testing of materials and techniques, and for such other purposes related thereto which the commission shall deem necessary for the health, welfare, and economy of the people of this state; and in this respect to cooperate with and make available, under proper safeguards, the use of the reactor by the colleges, universities, and industries of this state and to contract for and engage engineers, technicians, and other assistance.
(b) The commission may select a director of the commission and may charge fees for the use of reactor facilities.
42-27-4. Appropriations and disb.u rsements..
The general assembly shall annually appropriate, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of that sum, or so much thereof as may be required from time to time, upon the receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.
§4.2-27-5: -
- ,,hThe governor authorized to enter into an agreement.
with federal[ authorities.
The governor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the proper authorities of the federal government for the transfer of regulatory responsibilities from the United States atomic energy commission to the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations when such an agreement is recommended by the Rhode Island atomic energy commission under the powers and duties of the commission as set forth in this chapter.
§42-27-6 Reactor usage charges All fees collected by the atomic energy commission for use of the reactor facilities shall be deposited as general revenues.
IU3/30/2809 08:29 4012228094 GOVERNORS OFFICE RI
-PAGE 03 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations State House Providence, Rhode Island 02903-1196 401-222-2080 Donald L. Carcieri Governor March 27, 2009 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SECRETARY OF STATE; I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-27-1
- of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission:
Stephen J. Mecca of Jamestown for a term expiring April 1, 2014.
Sincerely, Donald L. Carcieri' Governor cc:
Honorable Elizabeth Roberts, Lieutenant Governor Honorable M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, Senate President 1Honorable Dennis Algiere, Senate Minority Leader Honorable Wi=Uain Murphy, Speaker of the House Honorable Robert Watson, House Minority Leader Legislative Press Bureau Law Revision Office Rhode Island Ethics Commission Terry Tehan, Director, Nuclear Science Center Appointed member
03/30/2009 08:29 4012228894 GOVERNORS OFFICE RI PAGE 04 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations State Rouse Providence, Rhode Island 02903.1196 401-222-2080 Donald L. Carcieri Governor March 27, 2009 Stephen J. Mecca Five Aquidneck Court Jamestown, RI 02857
Dear Mr. Mecca:
It gives me great pleasure to reappoint you to the Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission, pursuant to Section 42-27-1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, for a term expiring April 1, 2014.
I have enclosed a certificate of engagement that I ask you to complete, have notarized, and return to Deborah Smith, Director of Appointments, Room 112, The State House, Providence, Rhode Island 02903.
Again, congratulations on your reappointment. I look forward to working with you-Sincerely, Donald L. Carcieri Governor DLC/cd Enclosure