ML19332E108

NRC Response to Markey ,Question 2 Concerning NRC Position Re Level of Safeguards Required for Possession & Shipment of Tritium Regardless of Whether Tritium Classified as SNM

ML19332E108
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Issue date:	10/31/1989
From:	NRC
To:	Markey E HOUSE OF REP.
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ML19332E107	List: ML19332E106 ML19332E108 ML19332E109 ML19332E112 ML19332E316
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MARKEY-891031, NUDOCS 8912060247
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v OUESTION 2:

Will [NRC) reevaluate its position regarding the level of safeguards required for possession and shipment of tritium, regardless of whether tritium is reclassified as Special Nuclear Material?

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Following our review of all DOE reports and safeguards studies related to tritium shipping discrepancies, we will evaluate the current level of safe-guards for tritium and determine whether a change in existing NRC regulatory requirements is necessary.

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