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Forwards NRC Policy Statement on WASH-1400,instructions to Staff on Actions to Be Taken Re Review Group Rept & News Release
ML19308A271
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Issue date: 01/24/1979
From: Hendrie J
NRC COMMISSION (OCM)
To: Rowe W
AMERICAN UNIV., WASHINGTON, DC
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CHAIRMAN Dr. William D. Rowe School bf Business Adm.inistration American University Washington, D. C.

20016 Dear Dr owe:k Since meeting with you on September 7, the Commission has been dis-cussing a policy statement concerning its views regarding th'e Reactor Safety Study (WASH-1400) and of the usefulness of risk assessment methodology in light of your Risk Assessment Review Group report.

As you undoubtedly know by now, the Commission issued its policy statement on this matter on January 19.

I am' enclosing copies of the statement, the Commission's instructions to the staff as to actions to be taken regarding the Review Group report, and the news release on the matter.

I want to take this opportunity to say once again that the Group has our profound thanks for its work.

The Group has performed an important public service.

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Joseph M. Hendrie

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