ML20134F940
| ML20134F940 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 10/31/1996 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| FRN-62FR25146, REF-10CFR9.7 AF59-1-005, AF59-1-5, SECY-96-215-C, NUDOCS 9611080204 | |
| Download: ML20134F940 (1) | |
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO:
James M. Taylor Execptiye Dirpctor for Operations FROM:
Joh oy ISecretary
SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - SECY-96-215 -
REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPING PACKAGES USED TO TRANSPORT VITRIFIED WASTES CONTAINING PLUTONIUM The Commission has disapproved the staff's approach for making a determination under 10 CFR 71.63 (b) (3) regarding canisters containing plutonium-bearing vitrified wastes.
The Commission believes the policy issue should be addressed through rulemaking.
Commissioner Rogers approved the staff's approach.
The staff should initiate rulemaking on an expedited basis to satisfy the timeliness requirements of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Should the staff have a compelling reason for an urgent Commission decision on DOE's determination request, or a strong basis for not pursuing rulemaking, then the staff should inform the Commission immediately, before starting rulemaking.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
2/28/97)
In the longer term, the staff should also address whether the technical basis for 10 CFR 71.63 remain valid, or whether a i
revision or elimination of portions of 10 CFR 71.63 is needed to provide flexibility for current and future technologies.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
9/26/97)
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Chairman Jackson Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Dicus Commissioner Diaz Commissioner McGaffigan 8SE DFO3 ' o l OIG l
Office Directors, Regions, ACRS, ACNW, ASLBP (via E-Mail)
SECY NOTE:
THIS SRM, SECY-96-215, AND THE VOTE SHEETS OF ALL COMMISSIONERS WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE 5 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS SRM.
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