ML20036C001
| ML20036C001 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/12/1993 |
| From: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 NUDOCS 9306080263 | |
| Download: ML20036C001 (2) | |
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. E W ASHIN GTON,0.C. 20555 t 4.,,j May 12, 1993 0FFICE OF THE SECRETARY MEMORANDUM FOR:
James M. Taylor Executive Director for (
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Samuel J.
Chilk, Secre 3-
SUBJECT:
SECY-93-034 - AGENCY POL CONCERNING PUBLIC MEETINGS HELD BY THE STAFF The Commission (with all Commissioners agreeing) has approved the publication of a proposed policy statement in order to solicit public comment on the open staff meeting policy.
The proposed policy statement should explicitly address the substantive concerns about the proposed policy raised by the American Mining Congress (AMC) in its letter of February 4, 1993 and solicit comments on AMC's concerns.
In addition, the policy statement (and the Management Directive and Handbook) should make it clear that the proposed policy applies to NRC staff-sponsored / conducted meetings and not to meetings conducted by outside entities that NRC staff members might attend and participate in.
The proposed policy statement, Management Directive, and Handbook should also contain an explicit waiver provision to make it clear that this meeting policy is a matter of NRC discretion and may be departed-from as NRC convenience and necessity may dictate.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
6/10/93) 1 The policy statement, Management Directive, and Handbook should be modified as necessary to address the comments and concerns on the proposed policy and submitted to the Commission for final approval.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
9/30/93) l Additionally, the staff should move forward with plans-to establish a toll-free recording and a public-access electronic bulletin board system (BBS) for announcement of agency meetings open to the public.
Consideration should also be given to incorporating capabilities in the BBS that include the dissemination of various other public documents published by the SECY NOTE:
THIS SRM, SECY-93-034, AND THE VOTE SHEETS OF ALL i
COMMISSIONERS WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE 10 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS SRM 9306080263 930512 Ig' g-PDR 10C.:R I
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NRC and-the ability to receive comments from the public regarding particular rulemaking actions.
Such a-capability may be more appropriately established using a standard-telephone number or a 900 number.
The costs associated with maintaining these capabilities must be carefully considered in evaluating the potential benefits of any alternatives.
j (EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
9/30/93) cc:
The Chairman Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Curtiss l
Commissioner Remick Commissioner de Plangue OGC OIG Office Directors, Regions, ACRS, ACNW (via E-Mail)
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