ML19351E679
| ML19351E679 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/24/1980 |
| From: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Beverly King NEW MEXICO, STATE OF |
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| NUDOCS 8012100649 | |
| Download: ML19351E679 (3) | |
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r The Honorable Bruce King G"o Governor of New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico : 87503
Dear Governor King:
Since 1973, the NRC and DOT have been sponsoring a joint contractual program whereby States undertake the surveillance of radioactive material (RAM) transportation within their jurisdiction. The program provides data on various aspects of PJN transport. This data aids in assessing impacts to public and worker safety, determines degrees of compliance with relevant regulations, locates patterns of PAM transport, and identifies Currently there are nine States under contract, areas of deficiency.
and the enclosed report provides a detailed review and prospectus of the entire program and the individual States' efforts.
As the enclosed report indicates', the DOT and the NRC have recently This agreed to shift the emphasis from surveillance to enforcement.
In the restructured change is the next step toward greater effectiveness.
program, States will continue to collect data and survey the transportation of radioactive materials, but will also focus upon enforcement action against violators of RAM transportation regulations.
Enforcement actions will be taken by the State under State regulations, which will include, by adoption, relevant portions of the Federal hazardaus material regulations from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations relative to motor carrier and RAM transportation safety.
.The State of New Mexico has demonstrated interest in dealing with the transportation of radioactive materials. Through such further cooperative efforts and an emphasis on enforcement, we hope to further improve An enforcement-oriented program will also promote safety in this area.
and encourage uniform State and Federal regulations concerning RAM transport, will increase the regulatory effectiveness of State and Federal agencies, and will develop _and utilize State regulatory resources.
The first step in getting the enforcement-oriented program underway will be a pilot program with several States. This will involve contractual agreenents between the NRC, DOT, and these States whereby the States will develop and use adequate surveillance and enforcement mechanisms We estinate that Federal funding per concerning the transport of Pf!!.
contract will be in the $50,000, or higher, range, depending on the scope of work involved.
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The Honorable Bruce King,
We would appreciate your letting us know whether the State of New Mexico would be interested in participating in such a reoriented pilot program, and what personnel resources and statutory authority the State possesses to meet the surveillance and enforement goals of the program. Spect-fically, we wish to know which Stste agencies would be assigned the various responsibilities, what jurisdictional or legal authority they.
would have, and what type of enforement action would be possible, e.g.,
revocation of licenses and/or pemits, levying of fines, etc.
If cur-rently New Mexico does not have the necessary technical capability or statutory authority, we would like to know when and how the State might propose to obtain such authority. These points should be covered in a brief letter to the NRC.
In conclusion, we look forward to an early response, whether you are interested in having the State of New Mexico considered for participa-tion in the pilot program.
If so, please let us know with whom we should explore this matter further. Questions regarding this program may be directed to Fnnk Young or Marie Janinek at the Office of State Programs, NRC (FTS-492-7794 or 301/492-7794).
Sincerely.
(SigdGia1.Dir:b]j William J. Dircks Executive Director for Operations
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