ML19112A289
| ML19112A289 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 12/22/1976 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC/SECY |
| To: | |
| Chazell, Russell - SECY | |
| References | |
| Download: ML19112A289 (2) | |
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UN !TED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION CHARTER FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REACTOR SAFEGUARDS (Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal t\\dvisory Committee Act)
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Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
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The Committee's objectives and the scope of its activities and duties are prescribed by statute, Section 29 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, provides:
"There is hereby established as Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards consisting of a maximum of fifteen members appointed by the Commission for terms of four years each.
The Committee shall review safety studies and facility license applications referred to it and shall make reports thereon, shall advise the Commission with regard to the hazards of proposed or existing reac-tor facilities and the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards, and shall perform such other duties as the Commission may request.
One member shall be designated by the Committee as its Chairman.
The members
- of the Committee shall receive a per diem compensation for each day spent in meetings or conferences, or other work for the Committee, and all members shall receive their necessary traveling or other expenses while engaged in the work of the Committee.
The provisions of Section 163 shall be applicable to the Committee".
Also, Section 182 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, provides:
11The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards sha 11 review each application under Section 103 or Section 104 b. for a construction permit or an operating license for a facility, any application under Section 104 c. for a construction permit or an operating license for a testing facility, any application under Section 104 a. or c. specifically referred to it by the Commission, and any application for an amendment to a construction permit or an amendment to an operating license under Section 103 or 104 a.* b., or c. specifically referred to it by the Commission, and shall submit a report thereon which shall be made part of the record of the application and available to the public except to the extent that security classification prevents disclosure".
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Time period:
The duration of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards is continuin~, as provided in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (see Item 2, above).
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Official to whom Committee reports:
The Committee performs an independent statutory function rursuant to Section 182(b) of the.A. tomi c Energy.l\\ct of l 95L!., as amended, and reports its findings to the Muclear Requlatory Commission in accordance with the.l\\ct.
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The agency responsible for providing the necessary support for the Committee:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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The duties of the Committee are as set forth in Item 2 above.
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Estimated total annual cost of Committee:
1/
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$1,500,000 -
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Estimated number of meetings per year:
113.
Frequency of meetings:
Monthly plus special meetings as required (usually one or two per year) for the full Committee; and approximately 100 meetings of ACRS subcommittees and working groups.
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The Committee's termination date, if less than two years from the date of establishment:
Not applicable. See Item 3. above.
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Date of filing:.])~ oJ~, 1971,,
John y
Advisory Committee Management Officer U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1J Total pay and 11other 11 allowed expenses, including travel and per diem for consultants.