ML20197G635
| ML20197G635 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/23/1998 |
| From: | Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA) |
| To: | Gingrich N, Gore A, Murphy R GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, HOUSE OF REP., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SENATE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE |
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| CCS, NUDOCS 9812090130 | |
| Download: ML20197G635 (5) | |
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2 WASHINGTON, D.C. St.90H001 November 23, 1998 The Honorable Al Gore President of the United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. President:
Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting the enclosed Management Directive 5.6 (MD 5.6), integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP). Note, this letter supercedes that which was previously provided October 10,1997.
Under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the NRC is authorized to enter into agreements with the Governor of any State, whereby the State is authorized as an Agreement State (A/S) to regulate the use of reactor-produced isotopes (byproduct materials),
source materials, special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass, uranium mill tailings, and the disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The NRC periodically reviews each NS program and actions taken by the State under its Agreement to ensure compliance with Section 274 of the Act. Under MD 5.6, the radiation control program reviews are performed in an integrated manner, using common performance indicators, to ensure that the public health and safety is being adequately protected. The objectives of IMPEP are to:
(1) establish the process by which NRC conducts its periodic assessment to determine the adequacy of NRC regional and NS licensing and inspection programs; (2) provide NRC and NS management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their nuclear material licensing and inspection programs; and (3) provide significant input in the regulatory decision-making process and indicate areas in which NRC and NS should dedicate more resources or management attention.
We have determined that MD 5.6 is not a " major rule," as defined in 5 U.S.C 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.
I A Notice of issuance was published in the Federal Reaister on October 16,1997, informing the public of the availability of MD 5.6.
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November 23, 1998 Mr. Robert P. Murphy General Counsel General Accounting Office 441 G Street, NW, Room 7175 Washington, DC 20548
Dear Mr. Murphy:
Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Faimess Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting the enclosed Management Directive 5.6 (MD 5.6), Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP). Note, this letter supercedes that which was previously provided October 10,1997.
Under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the NRC is authorized to enter into agreements with the Govemor of any State, whereby the State is authorized as an Agreement Stan (NS) to regulate the use of reactor-produced isotopes (byproduct materials),
source materials, special rcuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass, uranium mill ta: lings, and tt',e disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The NRC periodically reviews each NS program and actions taken by the State under its Agreement to ensure compliance with Section 274 of the Act. Under MD 5.6, the radiation control program reviews are performed in an integrated manner, using common performance indicators, to ensure that the public health and sdety is being adequately protected. The objectives of IMPEP are to:
(1) establish the process by which NRC conducts its periodic assessment to determine the adequacy of NRC regional and NS licensing and inspection programs; (2) provide NRC and NS management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their nuclear material licensing and inspection programs; and (3) provide significant input in tne regulatory decision-making process and indicate areas in which NRC and NS should dedicr.te more resources or management attention.
We have determined that MD 5.6 is not a " major rule," as defined in 5 U.S.C 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.
A Notice of lasuance was published in the Federal Register on October 16,1997, informing the public of the availability of MD 5.6.
Sincerely, Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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i The Honorable Newt Gingrich Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting the enclosed Management Directive 5.6 (MD 5.6), Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP). Note, this letter supercedes that which was previously provided October 10,1997.
i Under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the NRC is authorized to enter into agreements with the Governor of any State, whereby the State is authorized as an Agreement State (A/S) to regulate the use of reactor-produced isotopes (byproduct mate ials),
source materials, special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass, uranium mill tailings, and the disposal of low-level radioactive waste. The NRC periodically reviews each A/S program and actions taken by the State under its Agreement to ensure compliance with Section 274 of the Act. Under MD 5.6, the radiation control program reviews are performed in an integrated manner, using common performance indicators, to ensure that the public health and safety is being adequately protected. The objectives of IMPEP are to:
(1) establish the process by which NRC conducts its periodic assessment to determine the i
adequacy of NRC regional and A/S licensing and inspection programs; (2) provide NRC and A/S management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths
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and weaknesses of their nuclear material licensing and inspection programs; and (3) provide significant input in the regulatory decision-making process and indicate areas in which NRC and A/S should dedicate more resources or management attention.
1 We have determined that MD 5.6 is not a " major rule," as defined in 5 U.S.C 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.
A Notice of issuance was published in the Epderal Reaister on October 16,1997, informing the public of the availability of MD 5.6.
Sincerely,
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Enclosure:
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Subject:
Transmittal of Directive 5.6," Integrated Materials Performance l
Evaluation Program (IMPEP)"
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Purpose:
Directive and Handbook 5.6 are being revised to include the j
evaluation criteria for the non-common performance indicators and the final Policy Statement on Adequacy and Compatibiu:v of l
Agreement State Programs approved bythe Commir;, ion on June 30, i
1997.
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OfHee of Origin:
Office of State Programs and j
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George Deegan,415-7834 j
Date Approved:
September 12,1995 (Revised: November.ts,1997) l Volume:
5 Governmental Relations and Public Affairs Directive:
5.6 Integrated Materials Performane Evaluation Program (IMPEP)
Availability:
U.S. Government Printing Office, (202) 512-2409 or e-mailinternet:amcbride@gpo. gov i
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