ML20137H932
| ML20137H932 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 03/07/1997 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20137H924 | List: |
| References | |
| COMSECY-96-055, COMSECY-96-55, DSI-5, SECY-96-055-C, SECY-96-55-C, NUDOCS 9704030159 | |
| Download: ML20137H932 (2) | |
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r' OFFICE s F THE SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO: L. Joseph Callan Exe ie rector for Operations FROM: Joh C. Hoyl4, Secretary
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STAFF REQUIREMENTS - COMSECY-96-055 - LOW-LEVEL WASTE (DSI 5)
The Commission no longer supports its preliminary view of Option 2, but does support Option 3 to maintain the current low-level waste program. The Commission selects this option with tne understanding that if NRC is given responsibility for the external regulation of DOE facilities, the NRC's low-level waste program may begin to grow at a commensurate rate, funded through an appropriate mechanism which supports any additional FTE required. Resources to carry out such increased responsibilities should be provided after a statute to implement such a regulatory role for NRC is enacted. The funding mechanism for NRC low-level waste activities associated with the external regulation of DOE should be addressed in any enabling legislation or appropriations language deriving from that legislation.
In carrying out Option 3, the staff should make every effort to maintain the core technical disciplines needed to assess low-
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level waste disposal issues, but these technical experts should be utilized in other NRC programs as appropriate.
Public comment received on DSI 5 indicated a significant interest in NRC's position on the concept of " assured storage". The Commission sees no reason to alter its current position of neutrality on this matter. The Commission continues to support the position that was set forth in1996 a letter from Chairman Jackson on this concept.
to Mr. David Leroy dated May 9, Agreement State comments on the draft branch technical position (BTP) on performance assessment of LLW sites stated that the BTP is " unnecessary and disruptive." The staff should inform the Commission how it plans to resolve such comments prior to a decision to finalize the BTP. 6/1/97)
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