ML20149F064

Summary of 880112 Meeting W/Numarc at NRC Headquarters Ofc Re Role & Structure of NUMARC & Introduction of Key NUMARC Staff Members

ML20149F064
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Issue date:	01/25/1988
From:	Stello V NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
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NUDOCS 8802110402
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,o JAN 2 51983 MEMORANDUM TO FILE On January 12, 1988 a r.eeting was held at the NRC headquarters office with representatives of NUMARC.

The following personnel were in attendance:

V. Stello, Jr.

E00, NRC E.S. Beckjord RES, NRC E.L. Jordon AE0D, NRC F.J. Miraglia NRR, NRC H.B. Ragan OGC, NRC T.P. Speis RES, NRC H.L. Thompson NMSS, NRC M.R. Johnson DEDR0, NRC B. Lee Chief Executive, NUMARC J.F. Colvin Executive VP, NUMARC R.W. Bishop General Ccunsel, NUMARC R.A. Szalay Executive Assistant, NUMARC T.J. Price Oper., Mgmt and Support Services, NUMARC T.E. Tipton Industry & Govt Relations, NUMARC B. Rasin Technical Issues, NUPARC The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the role and structure of NUMARC and to introduce key NUMARC staff members. NUPARC presented its purpose as one of providing a unified nuclear pcwer industry approach on generic nuclear regulatory and technical issues and interacting with the NRC, or other government agencies as appropriate, on those issues. NUMARC's principal objectives of enhancing the resolution of problems between the NRC and the industry and improving industry credibility were also discussed.

NUMARC briefly described the Issues Management Cemittee and the process by which the comittee identifies and prioritizes issues facing the industry. A prioritized list of current issues was presented.

NRC expressed a desire for additional infonr.ation on each issue, as identified by NUMARC, to facilitate NRC review and possible feedback on perceived differences in issues or priorities. NUMARC welcomed any such feedback.

Ir addition to the above, the following areas of concern were discussed:

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JAN25tagg MEMORANDUM TO FILE On January 12, 1988 a meeting was held at the NRC headquarters office with representatives of NUMARC.

The following personnel were in attendance:

V. Stello, Jr.

EDO, NRC E.S. Beckjord RES, NRC E.L. Jordon AE00, NRC F.J. Miraglia NRR, NRC H.B. Ragan OGC, NRC T.P. Speis RES, NRC H.L. Thompson NMSS, NRC M.R. Johnson DEDRO, NRC B. Lee Chief Executive, NUMARC J.F. Colvin Executive VP, NUMARC R.W. Bishop General Counsel, NUMARC R.A. Szalay Executive Assistant, NUMARC T.J. Price Oper., Mgmt and Support Services, NUMARC T.E. Tipton Industry & Govt Relations, h0 MARC B. Rasin Technical Issues, NUMARC The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the role and structure of NUMARC and to introduce key NUMARC staff members. NUMARC presented its purpose as one of providing a unified nuclear power industry approach on generic nuclear regu htory and technical issues and interacting with the NRC, or other government agencies as ap)ropriate, on those issues. NUMARC's principal objectives of enhancing tie resolution of problems between the NRC and the industry and improving industry credibility were also discussed.

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which the comittee identifies and prioritires issues facing the industry.

prioritized list of current issues was presented. NRC expressed a desire for additional infomation on each issue, as identified by NUMARC, to facilitate NRC review and possible feedback on perceived differences in issues or priorities. NUMARC welcomed any such feedback.

Ir addition to the above, the following areas of cencern were discussed:

1.

NRC expressed concern over potential conflicts that may arise as a result of industry group dealings with the NRC, in accordance with pre-established agreements which are net channeled through NUMARC. NUMARC indicated that effective comunications between NUMARC and the industry should preclude such conflicts.

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