ML20148K996
| ML20148K996 | |
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| Site: | Atlantic Nuclear Power Plant  |
| Issue date: | 05/07/1973 |
| From: | Muntzing L US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC) |
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| ML20030A186 | List: |
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| SECY-R-73-684, NUDOCS 7811200086 | |
| Download: ML20148K996 (6) | |
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Purpose:
To obtain cc ments or approval on a proposed mechanien to be utilized in the review of applications related to offshore planta.
Discussion:
As you know, the Res;u? atory staff in the near future will be involved with the detailed cafety and environ-mental reviews casociated with the offshore concept.
In view of the fact that major interest in the subject has been expressed by Congrese as well as by other agencies and authoritics and, that nany federal agencies will be $nvolved in these of fshore plants, it is our proposal that positivo measures be taken at this time to establish an efficient and ef fective means to provide a coordinated federal regulatory effort regarding such applications and at the same time establish the AEC as the load agency in this effort.
C"Q staff has been advised and agrees with this proposal.
Included is a list of the departments and agencies to whom we propose to send letters and thereby invite their participation in this interagency effort.
In adaition, a separate letter of notification to CEQ is provided.
Recommendation:
We believe that establishment of the committeo discussed in the attached letter would enhance this coordination.
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Lieutenant General Frederick J. Clarke, USA Chief of Engineers
Dear General Clarke:
The Atomic Energy Comm24sion is currently involved in regulatory activities associated with the licensing review of offshore nuclear power plants.
In response to applications from industry for licenses construct the and permits to manufacture floating nuclear plants.
attendant prospective offshore sites, and subsequent.1r operate these offshore nuclear power generating stations, our reviews and evalua-tions, which encompass both the reactor safety and environmental viewpoints, are to be conducted in the near future.
It is clear that there are statutory requirements and regulatory functions related to the offshore nuclear plant concept which are the responsibility of federal agencies other than the Atomic Energy CommHsion.
Furthermore, we recogni::e that certain other federal agenwies, having special expertise in a variety of areas related to the unique nature of this concept, will also be involved in the licensing process.
Consequently, to minimize duplication of. effort and provide for an effective and efficient overall federal regula-tory process, we believe there is considerable merit in taking steps to enhance the coordination of all federal regulatory activities con-cerning the licensing review of of fshore nuclear power generating plants.
Accordingly, to provide the forum for a coordinated federal licensing process, the formation of an interagency steering committee is With senior representatives from the various federal suggested.
agencies, which have regulatory ret nonsibilities and/or other special I
constituting its membership, such interests in the offshore concept, a working group could provide special focus upon common interagency I
l activities and related policy matters and necessary management imple-mentation within each participating agency.
This action would be consistent with the President's objective for efficient processing of federal regulatory responsibilities and with the CEQ guidelines.
SAMPLE LETTER
SAMPLE LETTER Lieutenant General Federick J. Clarke In our view, the Corps of Engineers has an important role in this regard, and we would appreciate your participation in the work of We invite you to appoint an appropriate such an interagency group.
member as your representative to this committee.
We suggest that you consider appointing someone that will be able to implementI have within your agency any decisions of the steering committee.
designated Mr. Angelo Giambusso, who is Deputy Director for Reactor Projects of our Regulatory Staf f, as the AEC representative to this steering committee and would also propose that he act as chairman of Mr. Giambusso's AEC position allows him active partici-the group..
pation in AEC policy-making decisions regarding nuclear plant licensing; and provides him with suf ficient authority to implement such decisions.
A response within about three weeks, regarding your views on this matter and the identification of a representative, would be most appreciated.
Shortly thereafter, Mr. Giambusso will convene the first meeting for the purpose of developing the detailed scope, function and procedures of the committee.
Sincerely, Chairman SAMPLE LETTER
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un e PROPOSED LETTER Honorable Russell A. Train, Chairman Council on Environmental Quality
Dear Mr. Train:
As discussed recently with Mr. William Dircks of your staff, the AEC is proposing measures to establish a coordinated federal regulatory effort regarding the licensing of offshore nuclear power plants.
The attached letter, which was sent to the Corps of Engineers, discusses and elaborates on a special interagency steering committee made up of senior representatives of the several federal agencies who have regu-latory roles to fulfill and will be involved in the offshore plant concept.
Also included is a list of the departments and agencies to whom we have sent similar letters inviting their participation in such a committee.
Recognizing the broad spectrum of representatives participating in this effort, we invite the attendance of your representative at these com-mittee meetings for information purposes as well as possibly providing assistance to agencies in resolving any potential interdepartmental problems.
The assistance which could be given by CEQ to the steering committee would be most valuable.
I would appreciate your views on this matter and notification of the CEQ representative.
As noted in our letters to the other agencies, Mr. A. Giambusso of our Regulatory staff will be advising the repre-sentatives of the administrative details of the first meeting.
Sincerely, Chairman
Enclosures:
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Letter to Corps of Engineers 2.
List of Departments & Agencies PROPOSF7 LETTER n.
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Stnilar letters to be sent to:
Honorable Robert I. Fr1 Acting Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D. C.
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Admiral Chester R.
Bender Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard Department of Transportation 400 7th Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
20590 Honorable Alexander P. Butterfield Administrator, Federal Aviation Agency 800 Independence Avenue, S. W.
Washington, D. C.
20591 Honorable Dr. Robert M. White Administrator for National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Commerce Building 14th Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
20510 Honorable Rogers C. B. Morton Secretary of the Interior Washington, D. C.
20240 Corps of Engineers - sample letter