ML20137J273
| ML20137J273 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/18/1997 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20137J277 | List: |
| References | |
| COMSECY-96-059, COMSECY-96-59, DSI-10, SECY-96-059-C, SECY-96-59-C, NUDOCS 9704030259 | |
| Download: ML20137J273 (1) | |
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John' '. Hoyle", Secretary
SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - COMSECY-96-059 STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT ISSUE PAPER:
REACTOR LICENSING. TOR FUTURE APPLICANTS (DSI 10)
The' Commission recognizes that fundamental economic decisions by license applicants will determine the level of support necessary for the licensing of future reactors.
The staff should continue to give priority for reviewing standard and advanced reactor designs, early site approvals, and new reactor licence applications to the extent that external funding is available.
The. current staff priority should be on the completion of the design certificatior for the Westinghouse AP-600, The staff should begin an orderly closecut of design certification activities with an evaluation of lessons learned.
There should be some continuation of work on post-design certification issues such as those in NEI's " Regulatory. Issue Resolution Plan," and ot.hers as appropriate based on public comment.
(EDO)
(SECY Suspense:
12/31/97) cc:
Chairman Jackson Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Dicus Commissioner McGaffigan Commissioner Diaz K.
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D. Rathbun (OCA)
H.
Bell (OIG)
A. Galante (CIO)
R. Scroggins (CFO) 9704030259 970401