ML19209C014

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Responds to FOIA Request for Info Re Shipment of High Level Nuclear Matls Through Memphis,Tn Area & Safety Measures Which Shippers Are Required to Take.No Records Found Re Shipment Request.Forwards Remaining Requested Info.W/O Encl
ML19209C014
Person / Time
Issue date: 10/09/1979
From: Felton J
NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION (ADM)
To: Brister B
AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED
References
FOIA-79-393 NUDOCS 7910110398
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6 OCT 0 C 1379 Mr. Bob Brister 4308 Rhodes Avenue IN RESPONSE REFER Mem, Sis, TN 3d111 TO FOIA-79-393

Dear f1r. Brister:

This is in response to your letter of September 15, 1979, in which you requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, information regarding shipment of high-level nuclear materials through the tiemphis area, and information regarding safety measures which shippers are required to take.

We have been unable to locate any records relating to shipments of nuclear materials through the Memphis area.

With respect to the second part of your request, we are enclosing the seven documents listed in Appendix A.

In addition, both the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulate the transportation of radioactive material.

Copies of the complete regulations (10 CFR Parts 0-199 for NRC, and 49 CFR Parts 100-199 for DOT) may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

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APfENDIX A October 1977 - USDOT, "A Review of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations for Transportation of Radioactive Materials."

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December 1977 - USNRC, " Final Environmental Statement on the Tr insportation of Radioactive Material by. Air and Other Modes" (NUREG-0170, Vols. 1 and 2).

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January 8,1979 - Federal Register, " Radioactive Materials, Requirements for Transportation."

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July 2,1979 - Federal Register, " Department of Transportation - Nuclear Regulatory Conmission - Transportation of Radioactive Materials; Memorendum of Understanding."

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August 17, 1979 - Federal Register, NRC Proposed rule on PackE ing of Radioactive Material.

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" Transportation of Nuclear Fuel and Waste."

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