ML20137J004
| ML20137J004 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 03/17/1997 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20137J002 | List: |
| References | |
| COMSECY-96-056, COMSECY-96-56, DSI-6, SECY-96-056-C, SECY-96-56-C, NUDOCS 9704030193 | |
| Download: ML20137J004 (2) | |
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION W ASHINGT ON, D.C. 20555
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MEMORANDUM TO: L.-Joseph Callan l Exec 'v Di e or for Operations FROM: Joh . Hoyl , Secretary l
SUBJECT:
ST FF REQUIREMENTS - COMSECY-96-056 - HIGH-LEVEL WASTE AND SPENT FUEL (DSI 6)
The Ccmmission continues to endorse its preliminary view to maintain NRC's existing high-level waste program (Option 3).
This approach will enable the NRC to keep. pace with the national high-level radioactive waste program at whatever level is appropriate. As stated in its preliminary views, the Commission
.will revisit this issue if, and when, the Congress provides further legislation on.this matter. Additionally, the Commission strongly supports NRC's fiscal year 1998 budget request of $17 million so that all 10 key technical issues can be addressed in time for the 1998 viability assessment performed by the Department of Energy on the Yucca Mountain site.
On the related issues in the paper, the staff should identify any revisions to NRC's regulatory process that may be needed to deal efficiently with dual-purpose (storage and transportation) spent fuel canister license applications especially in light of the fact that DOE has proposed in its FY 99 budget submission to complete-its program on this matter. The issue of on-site storage of greater than class C waste (GTCC) for Part 72 licensees was raised in this Direction-Setting Issue as well as DSI 24, " Power Reactor Decommissioning." Specific direction to the staff on this issue is provided in the SRM on DSI 24.
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