ML20149K935
| ML20149K935 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/25/1997 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Callan L NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7, REF-WM-3 NUDOCS 9707300265 | |
| Download: ML20149K935 (2) | |
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SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - COMEXM-97-002 - NRC ACTION WITH REGARD TO WARD VALLEY LOW LEVEL NASTE (LLW) DISPOSAL SITE The Commission believes that, in light of the Department of the Interior's_ decision to prepare a second Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on the Ward Valley LLW site and the issuance of an inaccurate DOI fact sheet on medical, research, and academic low level radioactive waste, the NRC should take a more active role in the ongoing DOI work on Ward Valley.
After considering several options for exercising a stronger role in this matter, the Commission has concluded that i
i the NRC should assess and correct the DOI fact sheet and become a
" commenting agency" on the new DOI SEIS.
To implement this decision, the Commission requests that the staff:
prepare a letter to the Secretary of the Interior for e
the Chairman's signature informing him of NRC's intent to become a " commenting agency" on the SEIS.
The letter should specifically note that NRC interests in the Ward Valley matter are focussed on protection of the public health and safety, should define the NRC's role as a " commenting agency," and should notify DOI j
that the NRC intends to actively serve as a commenting i
t agnecy under 40 CFR 1503.2.
The letter should also note that the DOI fact sheet contains significant errors of fact.
The staff should include agency comments on the fact sheet as an attachment to the letter.
The letter should also make clear that since j
there are no for.nal arrangements with DOI which permit j
the NRC to review and comment on the technical accuracy of other DOI documents on low-level waste and Ward gjQ Valley, the absence of NRC comments should not be V
interpreted to mean that the NRC considers such documents technically accurate.
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(Secy Suspense: 2 weeks from issuance of SRM)
Attachment:
As stated cc:
Chairman Jackson Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Dicus Commissioner Diaz OGC OCA i
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