ML20029B397
| ML20029B397 | |
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| Issue date: | 01/29/1991 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Harold Denton NRC OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GPA) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 NUDOCS 9103070199 | |
| Download: ML20029B397 (3) | |
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MINISTER FOR RESEARC!! AJD TECHNOLOGY B.:J.
HABIBIE (OCTOBER 5, 1990)I
- The' Commission'.has approved (with all Commissioners agreeing).
forwardingcthe attached letter:to.Dr.'Habibie.. The Steering Group report. forwarded with_the lettor should be unmarked and.
included without~the internal memorandum dated February 24,:.1989.
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-The Honorable B. J. Habibie State Minister for Research ant Technology Jakarta,_ Indonesia 4
Dear Dr
- Habibie, I vac pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you during your Octobor-Sth-visit to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
-(NRC).
I balieve the dialogue we initiated was-mutually beneficial.
I_ encourage you and other Indonesian representatives who foresee a.need to develop nuclear: generating capabilities and the-associated = regulatory programs-to renew contacts with us during any future trips to the Washington area.
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During?your_ visit you asked me to convey to the Commission your request that the hRC agree to oversee alw certify (e.g.: license)-
- in Indonesia, the-entire reactor project, not just the design, if
-Indonesia commits to' order'an advanced reactor of U.S.
origin.
-Unfortunately,csuch'an-undertaking would involve expenditure of
, resources not= presently available.
Further,: The Commission's position is that such an undertaking would be beyond-its
- jurisdiction.
>- TheECommission found very interesting Indonesia 's consideration
- of.an_ advanced' reactor of U.S.= origin.
Should you decide to develop;any nucleartpower_ program the. commission encourages, in the: interest?of public. health and safety of-the Indonesian Lpeople, that you develop appropriate regulatory programs in m
. Indonesia.
To that end, nthe : Commission would: be. pleased -to
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discuss furthershow it can help:you. develop.such capabilities.
'Some' examples.:of_the assistance the NRC might-be_ableato give
-Indonesia-under a cooperative agreement and subject to NRC
. resource constraints are' performing confirmatory research,-
providing on-the-job training assignments within the United' States at the NRC or its contractors,-.giving technical advice on
~ pecific questions, supplying Ltechnical experts to. support: IAEA-s 3
sponsored 11n-country _ safety training misalons, arranging for participation in regulatory-safety classes' taught bycthe.NRC's Technical Training Center, and perhaps_providing some form of training within Indonesia = prior to.and'during-construction of a
'.U.S.-' origin' nuclear power. plant.
The _IAEA:is alsolan excellent source of. guidance and support for initiating a~ nuclear power program.
The Commission encourages use of IAEA' assistance.
F You also requested information on the resources NRC requiren to license and inspect a nuclear power plant in the U.S.
I am enclosing a report on the readiness-of the NRC to process future applications for construction permits or operating licenses.
This report, which was prepared under the direction of an NRC Steering Group, contains analyses of past and projected NRC manpower requirements during each year of construction for several U.S.
reactor construction and operation _ scenarios.
Please keep in mind that this material reflects the situation and the program in the U.S.
These can be expected te differ significantly from the situation in your country and the program your country will decide to follow.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
The NRC will be glad to work with you as you move toward a commitment to develop safe nuclear power generating capabilities within your country.
We made similar offers to Drs. Asimsa and Subki of the Indonesian National Atomic Energy Agency during the annual meetings of the U.S.-Indonesian Nuclear Joint Steering Committee and stand prepared to meet with you and discuss how the NRC can help you develop a regulatory program for nuclear power plants of U.S.
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Sincerely, Harold R.
Denton, Director Office of Governmental and Public Affairs l
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