ML20002B379
| ML20002B379 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/24/1980 |
| From: | Dircks W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| To: | Jonathan Evans IDAHO, STATE OF |
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| NUDOCS 8012110474 | |
| Download: ML20002B379 (3) | |
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Dear Governor Evans:
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 PRi transport. This data aids in assessing impacts to public and worker safety, determines degrees of compliance with relevant regulations, locates patterns of RAM transport, and iden-tifies areas of deficiency. Currently there are nino States under contract, and the enclosed report provides a detailed review and prospec-tus 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 restruc-change is the next step toward greater effectiveness.
tured program, States will continue to collect data and survey the transportation of radioactive materials, but will also focus upon enforcement action e gainst violators of PR4 transportation regulations.
Enforcement actions will be taken by the State under State regulations, which will include, by adoption, relevant portions of the Federal hazardous material regulations from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations relative to motor carrier and PR4 transportation safety.
The State of Idaho has demonstrated interest in dealing with the transpor-tation of radioactive caterials. Through such further cooperative efforts and an emphasis on enforcement, we hope to further improve safety in this area. An enforcement-oriented program will also promote 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 agreements between the HRC, DOT, and these States whereby the States will develop and use adequate surveillance and enforcement rechanisms concerning the transport of RAM. Ue estinate that Federal funding per contract will be in the $50,000, or higher, range, depending on the scope of work involved.
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The Honorable John V. Evans We would appreciate your letting us know whether the State of Idaho 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 Enforcement gonis of the program. Speci-fically, we wish to know which State agencies would be assigned the various responsibilities, what jurisdictional or legal authority they would have, and what type of enforcement action would be possible, e.g.,
revocation of licenses and/or permits, levying of fines, etc.
If cur-rently Idaho does not have the necessary technical capability or statu-tory 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 Idaho considered for participation in the pilot program.
If so, please let us know with whom t.e should explore this raatter further. Questions regarding this progran may be directed to Frank Young or Marie Janinek at the Office of State Programs, NRC(FIS-492-7794or301/492-7794).
Sincerely, (Sigt.cs Ens !.Dirck(
William J. Dircks Executive Director for Operations
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