ML19256B005
| ML19256B005 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 10/19/1978 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Gossick L, Kelley J, Pederson K NRC OFFICE OF POLICY EVALUATIONS (OPE), NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO), NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE LEGAL DIRECTOR (OELD) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19256B002 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 NUDOCS 7901170384 | |
| Download: ML19256B005 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES p a"8 coq'o NU IAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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Octuoer 19, 1978 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY MEMCRANDUM FOR:
Lee V.
Gossick, EDO Kenneth Ped crsen, Director, OPE James L.
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.ey, Acting General Counsel Carlton Kammerer, Directo-, OCA P
Chilk,Secretcgh FROM:
Samuel J.
SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - DIE.U ION OF RISK RT, ASSESSMENT REVIEW GROUP r r 10:40 A.M.,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1978, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, D.
C.
OFFICE (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)
The Commission requested that:
a.
a draft NRC public statement be prepared which would address the Commission's current policy regarding the applicability and significance of WASH-1400 risk estimates, would indicate Commission acceptance of the Lewis Report, would indicate that the Commission is currently reviewing the use of risk assessment techniques within NRC to identify any necessary corrections, would address controversial issues associated with prior Commission statements regarding NASE-1400 and its Executive Summary, and would describe initiatives to be taken by the Commission and the NRC staff; f
(EDO/ OPE /OGC) (SECY Suspense: Oct. 31, 1978) p a phoposed response to Congressman Udall and other b.
Congressional offices, as appropriate, be prepared regarding the Commission's position regarding the Lewis Report, including a description of initiatives to be taken by NRC as a result of the report's conclusions; (EDO/OGC/ OPE) (SECY Suspense: Oct. 31, 1978) c.
a review be conducted of responses to Congressional correspondence to identify any NRC comments that may require revision in light of the Lewis Report; (OPE /OCA) (SECY Suspense: Oct. 31, 1973)
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an analysis be made of the implications of changing the Commission's previously enunciated position regarding WASH-14 00 or any prior actions taken on the basis of NASH-1400 risk estimates; (EDO/OGC/ OPE) (SECY Suspense:
Nov. 15, 1978) e.
the staff should review the extent to which licensing and other regulatory actions or staff positions have relied on the risk assessment models and results of WASH-1400.
The staff should review those actions and positions and state their views as to whether there should be continued reliance and the effect of discontinuing that reliance; (EDO) (SECY Suspense: Dec.
1, 1978) f.
an analysis be made of the impact of any program changes that might be necessary as a result of the Lewis Teport on the Commission's FY 79 and 80 budget submissions; and (EDO) (SECY Suspense: Nov. 15, 1978) g.
an appropriate letter transmitting the Lewis Report to all prior recipients of WASH-1400 be prepared for the Secretary's signature.
The proposed letter will be circulated for Commission concurrence prior to issuance.
(EDO/SECY) (SECY Suspense: Oct. 31, 1978) cc:
Chairman Hendrie Commissioner Gilinsky Commissioner Kennedy Commissioner Bradford Commissioner Ahearne Director, OPA
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