ML20138L854
| ML20138L854 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 01/13/1997 |
| From: | Shirley Ann Jackson, The Chairman NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
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| ML20138L848 | List: |
| References | |
| SECY-96-255-C, NUDOCS 9702250139 | |
| Download: ML20138L854 (2) | |
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NOTATI ON VOTE RESPONSE SHEET TO:
John C.
Hoyle, Secretary FROM:
CHAIRMAN JACKSON
SUBJECT:
SECY-96-255 - RECOMMENDATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SAFETY-CONSCIOUS WORK i
ENVIRONMENT I
Approved X w/Lomment Disapproved Abstain Not Participating Request Discussion COMMENTS:
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SIdNATURE Release Vote
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January 13, 1997 DATE Withhold Vote
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Entered on AS" Yes X
No 9702250139 970218 PDR COMMS NRCC CORRESPONDENCE PDR
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CHAIRMAN JACKSON'S COMMENTS ON SECY-96-255 I approve the issuance for public comment of the draft paper addressing strategies for ensuring a
safety-conscious work environment.
Although licensees may state that they have adequate financial reason to perform well in this area, I believe it is important for the Commission to standardize the agency's response in this area, if possible.
The paper includes as one potential " evidence of an emerging adverse trend" the following example : " cost-cutting measures at the expense of safety considerations."
This particular indicator has become increasingly important as the industry moves to deregulation, and I believe it is important to re-emphasize the NRC's expectations in this area with this draft paper.
The staff should consider extending the comment period to 90 days to allow licensees and other members of the public adequate time for response.
I agree with Commissioner McGaffigan's concerns regarding the proposed rule language -- in that language of any NRC approaches to this issue should be: as clear and~ concise as possible, a coherent part of our regulatory program, and enforceable.
This language may be most properly addressed in Enforcement Policy, however I will also make a final determination following public comments.