ML20137H514

Submits Rev 2 of Reg Guide 5.15, Tamper-Indicating Seals for Protection & Control of Special Nuclear Matl. W/O Encl

ML20137H514
Person / Time
Issue date:	03/31/1997
From:	Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA)
To:	Gingrich N, Gore A, Murphy R GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, HOUSE OF REP., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SENATE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
References
RTR-REGGD-05.015, RTR-REGGD-5.015 CCS, NUDOCS 9704020266
Download: ML20137H514 (8)

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i The Honorable Newt Gingrich l Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, " Tamper-Indicating Seals for the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material." j This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff I for tamper-safing containers of special nuclear material.

We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined j in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.  !

Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.

Sincerely, Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosures:

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4 The Honorable Al Gore President of the United i States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. President:

Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness

,' Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, " Tamper-Indicating Seals for the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material."

This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of i

security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff

for tamper-safing containers of special nuclear material.

We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of

. Management and Budget.

Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.

Sincerely,

) Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosures:

i Regulatory Guide 5.15

Regulatory Analysis i

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l Mr. Robert P. Murphy

General Counsel  ;

i General Accounting Office Room 7175 1 441 G Street, NW.  !

Washington, DC 20548

Dear Mr. Murphy:

l Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is

submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, " Tamper-Indicating Seals for 4 the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material."

i This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff r

for tamper-safing containers of special nuclear material.

We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.

Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.

Sincerely, N

Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosures:

Regulatory Guide 5.15 Regulatory Analysis

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i f March 31, 1997 I The Honorable Newt Gingrich J Speaker of the United States l House of Representatives Wkshington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Speaker:

l Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is j submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, " Tamper-Indicating Seals for 3

the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material."

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{ This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff

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We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget, l

j Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be

! distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.

1 Sincerely, l

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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director j Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosures:

i Regulatory Guide 5.15 ,

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i Mards 31,1997 The Honorable Al Gore

President of the United i States Senate l Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. President:

4 Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness

{ Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is j submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 " Tamper-Indicating Seals for

the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material."

l This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff 4

for tamper-safing containers of special nuclear material.

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We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined i in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of

} Nanagement and Budget.

l Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.

! Sincerely, signed /

Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

Enclosures:

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DATE 3/21/97 3/21/97 3/24/97 3//bf/97/ 3/ 3 1 /97 1 0FFICIAL RECORD COPY

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March 31, 1997 4

Mr. Robert P. Murphy General Counsel  ;

General Accounting Office  ;

i Room 7175 I 441 G Street, NW. I Washington, DC 20548 ,

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Dear Mr. Murphy:

. Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness 1

Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is  !

, submitting Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, " Tamper-Indicating Seals for i

the Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material."

This Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15 provides guidance on features of  !

security seal systems and types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff l for tamper-safing containers of special nuclear material.

i We have determined that this regulatory guide is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of j Management and Budget. ,

! Enclosed is a copy of Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide 5.15, which will be j distributed to affected licensees and other interested parties.  ;

1 i Sincerely, '

signed /

l Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs l l

Enclosures:

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1. PROPOSED ACTION i

1.1 Descriotion and Need j This guide provides guidance on features of security seal systems and it describes types of seals that are acceptable to the NRC staff for tamper-safing of special nuclear material (SNM). This guide was originally issued in January 1974. A revision to this guide is needed to bring it up to date with respect to current regulations and technology.

1.2 Value/Imoact l

1.2.1 NRC Operations The regulatory position will be brought up to date.

1.2.2 Other Government Aaencies Not applicable. (.

l.2.3 Industry Existing systems or commitments in NRC-approved fundamental nuclear material control plans need not be modified to correspond with this revision.

Using the tamper-indicating systems discussed in this guide would have no adverse impact on the industry.

1.2.4 Public No adverse impact on the public can be foreseen.

1.3 Decision on the Procosed Action Revised guidance is needed to reflect the improvements in tamper-indicating technologies for the protection of SNM.

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2. TECHNICAL APPROACH

!O Not applicable.

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3. PROCEDURAL APPROACH I

Revision of the existing regulatory guide is the appropriate way to make this information available to licensees.

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4. STATUTORY CONSIDERATIONS 4.1 NRC Authority

- i Authority for the proposed action is derived from the Atomic Energy Act of l

1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and implemented through the Commission's regulations.

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4.2 Need for NEPA Assessment ,

O Revising this regulatory guide is not a major action that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment and does not require I an environmental impact statement.

5. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EXISTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS OR POLICIES Revising this regulatory guide is not directly related to any proposed l regulations or policy. The proposed guidance is consistent with existing l regulations.

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6. SUMARY AND CONCLUSIONS The proposed guide should be issued for public comment.

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