ML20104A017
| ML20104A017 | |
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|---|---|
| Issue date: | 04/30/2020 |
| From: | John Lubinski Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| To: | Merritt Baker Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League |
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| LTR-20-0096-1 | |
| Download: ML20104A017 (2) | |
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April 30, 2020 Mark E. Barker Executive Assistant Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League 1828 Brandon Ave. SW Roanoke, VA 24015
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO REQUEST BY THE BLUE RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE LEAGUE TO EXTEND OR SUSPEND PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Dear Mr. Barker:
Thank you for your email to Chairman Svinicki dated March 15, 2020, requesting suspension of all upcoming public hearings and extension or suspension of public comment periods in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continues to work on behalf of the American people during this time and remains committed to engaging the public in regulatory and policy decisions. The NRC is aware of the challenges caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency and is currently evaluating timeframes for public engagement opportunities on a case-by-case basis. When deciding whether to extend or suspend public engagement schedules, the NRC will consider the unique circumstances of each activity, the specific impacts caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency, and the significance of the activity in meeting the NRCs mission objectives. Changes in schedules for public comment opportunities will be noticed in the Federal Register under the associated regulations.gov Docket ID for the applicable item. The NRCs Documents for Public Comment webpage (https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment.html ) includes a subscription link that can be used to provide alerts when the webpage is updated. The NRC is also considering postponing public meetings or reorganizing them to take advantage of communication technology, such as teleconference, videoconference, webinars, and other means. The NRCs Public Meetings and Involvement webpage (https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings.html) will be updated to reflect these changes as applicable. Please feel free to contact John Tappert of my staff at (301) 415-2486 or by email at PublicCommentExtensionCovid.Resource@nrc.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Digitally signed by John W.
John W. Lubinski Lubinski Date: 2020.04.30 15:36:46 -04'00' John W. Lubinski, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
M. Baker
SUBJECT:
RESPONSE TO REQUEST BY THE BLUE RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE LEAGUE TO EXTEND OR SUSPEND PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DATED: April 30, 2020 DISTRIBUTION: LTR-20-0096-1 OPA OCA AKock, NMSS PHolahan, NMSS MLayton, NMSS MSpencer, OGC SSoto-Lugo, NMSS ADAMS Accession Number: ML20104A016 *via email OFFICE: NMSS/REFS* NMSS/REFS* OEDO* ADM/OD* NRR/OD*
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DATE: 04/17/20 04/17/20 04/17/20 04/22/20 04/30/20 OFFICIAL RECORD COPY