ML20057C994
| ML20057C994 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 08/31/1993 |
| From: | Remick NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Chilk S NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| References | |
| FRN-55FR44513 NUDOCS 9309300216 | |
| Download: ML20057C994 (2) | |
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SAMUEL J. CHILK, SECRETARY OF THE C0ffiISSION FROM:
C0m ISSIONER REMICK
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SECY-93-226 - PUBLIC COIEENTS ON 57 FR 44513
- PROPOSED RULE ON ALWR SEVERE ACCIDENT PERFORMANCE de-~f APPROVED X
DISAPPROVED ABSTAIN Nor PARTICIPATING REQUEST DISCUSSION C0m ENTS:
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e Commi,ssioner Remick's additional comments on SECY-93-226:
i I approve the staff's recommendation to delay a final decision on implementing a rule on ALWR Severe Accident Performance with the l
modification that the rulemaking be reconsidered after the' 1
certification of both.the evolutionary and the passive reactor designs or at some other time deemed appropriate based on the i
lessons learned from the ongoing certification rulemaking l
activities.
I agree with some commenters' concerns that a parallel rulemaking effort could detract from the certification rulemaking activities and could strain the NRC's limited resources.
Any differences between the designs under certification review and proposed Part 50 rule requirements could raise unnecessary questions about the designs under review.
In addition, the possibility exists that the certification rulemaking process will continue to identify issues which the Part 50 rulemaking initiative should consider.
Waiting until after the four ALWRs are certified would be prudent and resource efficient.
I agree with the staff and many of the public comments that the rulemaking initiative is not necessary for protecting the public health and safety.
I also agree with the staff on the importance of resolving the severe accident issues; the certification rulemaking can serve such a purpose at this time.
I approve the staff's recommendation that rulemaking for these issues in Part 50, if needed, would follow completion of the revisions to Parts 50 and 100 on source terms and siting.
I approve the staff's recommendation to continue discussions on these issues with the ACRS.
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