ML20198S267
| ML20198S267 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/10/1997 |
| 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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Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Sraall Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting the enclosed l
Management Directive 5.0, integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP).
l 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 isotcnes (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 radioa::tive 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 M.D. 5.6, the radiation control program reviews are pr.rformed in an integrated manner, using common performance indicators, to ensure that the public health and safety is being adequately protected. The objectiver of IMPEP are to: (1) establish the process by which NRC cor. ducts its periodic assessment to determine the 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 and weaknesses of their nuclear materiallicensing and inspection programs; and (3) provide significant input in the regulatory decision-makmg process and indicate areas in which NRC and A/S should dedicae more resources or management attention.
We have detennined that M.D. 5.6 is not a " major rule," as defined in 5 U.S.C 80,(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.
Within a few days of issuance, a Notice of issuance will be published in the Federal Reaister informing the public of the availability of M.D. S.6.
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October 10, 1997 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. 80;, the U.S. Nuclear Reguistory Commission (NRC) is submitting the enclosed Management Directive 5.6 (MD 5.6), Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP),
Under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the NRC is.athorized 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 materia!s 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 M.D. 5.6, the radiation control program reviews ers 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 A/S licensing and inspection programs; (2) provide NRC and A/S management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their nuclear materiallicensing 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.
We have determined that M.D. 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 the Final Implementation of IMPEP and availability of MD 5.6 will be published in the Federal Realster informing the public.
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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
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Dear Mr. President:
Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 IJ.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).
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 tallings, and the disposal of low level radioactive waste. The NRC per;odically reviews each A/S program and actions taken by the State under its Agreement to ensure compliance with Section 274 of the Act. Under M.D. 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 adegaacy of NRC regional and A/3 licensing and inspection programs; (2) provide NRC and A/S management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths snd weaknesses of their nuclear material licencing 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.
We have determined that M.D. 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 the Final implementation of IMPEP and availability of MD 5.6 will be published in the Federaj Reaister inform; rig the public.
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Dear Mr. Murphy:
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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 Evaluatic Program (IMPEP).
Under Saction 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 uso 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 A/S profiram and actions taken by the State under its Agreement to ensure compliance with Section 274 of the Act. Under M.D. 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 adsquately 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 A/S licensing and inspecSon programs; (2) provida NRC and A/S management with a more systematic and integrated approach to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their nuclear materiallicensing 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.
We have determined that M.D. 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 the Final Implementation of IMPEP and availability of MD 5.6 will be published in the Federal Reaister informing the public.
Sincerely.
Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
As stated
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Subject:
Transmittal of.f anagement Directive 5.6, " Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP)"
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Purpose:
Directive and Handbook 5.6 are being issuert to establish the process by which the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards and the Office of State Programs, with assistance from the Agreement States, conduct their periodic assessments of the NRC regions and Agreement States to determine the adequacy of the nuclear n aterial licensing and inspection programs.
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Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards and
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Contact:
George Deegan,415-7834 Date Approved:
September 12,1995 Volume:
5 Governmental Relations and Public Affairs Directive:
5.6 Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP)
Availability:
U.S. Government Printing Office, (202) 512-2409 k
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
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