ML20044H475
| ML20044H475 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/26/1993 |
| From: | Selin I NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Aleta C PHILIPPINES |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 9306090068 | |
| Download: ML20044H475 (2) | |
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Mr. Carlito R. Aleta Director Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman Quezon City, The Philippines
Dear Mr. Aleta:
In recognition of your strong interest in developing and implementing an information sharing program with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) and the importance of maintaining active, open channels of communication and exchange with our regulatory counterparts, the Commission would like to propose for the consideration of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) a framework for the exchange of documents and information on nuclear safety between our two agencies.
This letter, and your affirmative reply, will serve as the framework for such an exchange.
Under this framework, subject to the limits of its legislative authority and budgetary constraints, the USNRC is prepared to provide materials safety information that is in the public domain, although documents in the reactor safety area may be requested and supplied when the Philippines moves closer to the operation of its first nuclear power plant.
The USNRC would expect to receive similar information as it becomes available from the PNRI.
It is understood that no nuclear information related to proliferation-sensitive technologies will be exchanged.
Furthermore, neither agency will be expected to take any action which would be inconsistent with its laws, regulations, or policy directives.
The Office of International Programs will administer this information and document exchange for the USNRC.
It will be responsible for assembling a basic technical saf^ty information package which will include, among other key documents, our Code of Federal Regulations (Title 10) and a set of Regulatory Guides.
The Office of International Programs will also see that you receive our weekly compilation of press releases; rulemaking, non-reactor operational information, waste management, probabilistic risk assessment /probabilistic safety analysis (PRA/PSA), and inspection documents; as well as NUREG-0304, Regulatory and Technical Reports (Abstract Index Journal), which lists all formal reports issued by the USNRC and its contractors.
These will help you identify additional publications you might wish to request.
All material will I
be forwarded through the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
Other cooperative nuclear safety activities between the USNRC and PNRI, such as training and research program participation, may be considered on a
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case-by-case basis.
You should understand, however, that this letter makes no commitments with respect to such activities, which may require a formal agreement.
The Comission looks forward to receiving your coments on our proposal. A positive response will establish solid framework for a significant and beneficial exchange between our a,.'cies.
Sincerely, Ivan Selin
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