ML19242D667
| ML19242D667 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/12/1979 |
| From: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Roisman A National Resources Defense Council |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7908150708 | |
| Download: ML19242D667 (1) | |
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JUL 12 Bd Mr. Anthony Z. Roisman Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
917 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Roisman:
I am pleased to respond to your letter of June 12, 1979 regarding the Generic Environmental Impact att ent on Handling and Storage of Spent Light Water Power Reactor Fuei (GEiS).
This statement is limited in scope to the interim storage of light water reactor spent fuel through the year 2000. The Cornission is presently determining how to respond to the May 23, 1979 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which v.u have cited.
(I refer you to the transcript of the Commission meeting v. Friday, June 15,1979.)
It is considering conmencing a separate proceeding to review the basis for its confidence that means for ultimate disposition of spent fuel and high level nuclear waste will be available when needed.
We have noted to the Connission that the period and scope of the GEIS are limited, and that they may wish to consider this factor in determining their actions to respond to the May 23, 1979 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals.
I am aware that you have already sent a letter directly to the Cocmission dated June 1,1979 entitled, " Generic Environmental Impact Statement on Interim Storage of Spent Nuciear Fuel," requesting that it take certain actions with regard to the issuance of the GEIS. The staff, of course, will follow whatever decision the Cormission reaches in response to your request to them.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact ne.
Sincerely,
%.o a; 1, w.r n William J. Dircks, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U3016S 7908150703
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