ML20043F138
| ML20043F138 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/26/1990 |
| From: | Carr NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Bevill HOUSE OF REP., APPROPRIATIONS |
| References | |
| BEVILL-900326, CCS, NUDOCS 9006140185 | |
| Download: ML20043F138 (1) | |
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The Administration proposes to continue the funding of NRC activities associated with the Nucleor Waste Policy Act through direct appropriation from the Nuclear Waste Fund.
Is the FY91 budget request of $292.8 million for the huclear Waste Fund realistic in view of the many hurdles facing the Yucca Mountain project?
CHAIRMAN CARR:
The Administration's fiscal year 1991 budget request of $292.8 million from the Nuclear Waste Fund is for the Department of Energy's civilian radioactive waste n.anagement program.
In addition, the administration is also requesting $19.6 million from the Fund for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fulfill its
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regulatory responsibilities mandated by the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's high-level nuclear waste activities have been re-assessed in light of the Department of Energy's recent near-term changes in its civilian radioactive waste management program.
As a result of this re-assessment, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission reduced the amount of resources for its high-level nuclear waste program. These reductions are reflected in our budget request. The majority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's remaining fiscal year 1991 planned high-level nuclear waste activities are directed at early resolution of potential licensing issues.
Also, as requirea by law, we must provide early technical guidance and conduct pre-licensing consultations with the Department of Energy.
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