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Staff Requirements Memo Re Affirmation Session on 970113 in Rockville,Md.Commission Approved Direct Final Rule Amending 10CFR2,40,70 & 76 to Bring Regulations Into Conformance W/New Statutory Requirements,Per SECY-96-258
ML20133G812
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Issue date: 01/15/1997
From: Hoyle J
NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
To: Thompson H
NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
References
FRN-62FR6664, REF-10CFR9.7 AF56-2-042, AF56-2-42, M970113B, SECY-96-258-C, NUDOCS 9701160172
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          • REFER TO: M970113B OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY MEMORANDUM FOR: Hugh L. Thompson, Jr.

Actil E cutJve Director for Operations FROM: John' . Hoyk , tary

SUBJECT:

S F REQUIREMENTS - AFFIRMATION SESSION, 11:30 A.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1997, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)

Im SECY-96-258 - Direct Final Rulemakino: USEC Privatization Act - Conformino Chances and Revision to the NRC Enforcement Policy (NUREG-1600)

The commission approved a direct final rule which amends 10 CFR Parts 2, 40, 70, and 76 to bring these regulations into conformance with the new statutory requirements of the USEC Privatization Act. The Commission also approved an associated revision to the NRC Enforcement Policy (NUREG-1600).

The staff should inform the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water of this final rulemaking. In implementing these changes, the staff should communicate with and obtain the executive branch views on USEC privatization issues, particularly ,

on the privatized-USEC entity's role as the executive agent for l the U.S.-Russia HEU agreement in determining whether the USEC 1 meets the three criteria in the statute which are now incorporated in 10 CFR 40.38 and 10 CFR 70.40.

On page 22, in S 2.205 Civil Penalties, the Deputy Executive Director's title should be changed to " Deputy Executive Director for Regulatory Programs." Conforming changes to reflect the new ,

EDO reorganization should also be made, as needed, throughout the l document.

Following incorporation of these changes, the Federal Reaister notice should be reviewed by the Rules Review and Directives Branch in the Office of Administration and forwarded to the Office of the Secretary for signature and publication.

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