ML20205J653
| ML20205J653 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 02/18/1999 |
| From: | Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA) |
| To: | Gore A, Hastert D, Murphy R GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, HOUSE OF REP., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SENATE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE |
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| CCS, NUDOCS 9904120133 | |
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The Honorable Albert A. Gore Jr.
President of the United States Senate Washington, DC 20548
Dear Mr. President:
1 Pursuar.t to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Faimess Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating inspection Manual i Chapter 1360. This chapter establishes policy and procedures for the use of physician and scientific consultants in the Medical Consultant Program. The objective of the Medical Consultant Program is to have qualified medical and technical individuals available to NRC staff
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in evaluating radiation exposure events, and to provide support in areas such as radiation biology and medical physics.
We have determined that this rule is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this with the Office of Management and Budget.
Enclosed is a copy of inspection Manual Chapter 1360, which became effective on January 27, 1999.
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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
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Washington, DC 20548
Dear Mr. Murphy:
Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801,' the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating inspection Manual Chapter 1360. This chapter establishes policy and procedures for the use of physician and scientific consultants in the Medical Consultant Program. The objective of the Medical Consultant Program is to have qualified medica! and technical individuals available to NRC staff in evaluating radiation exposure events, and to provide support in areas such as radiation biology and medical physics.
We have determined that this rule is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this with the Office of Management and Rudget.
Enclosed is a copy of Inspection Manual Chapter 1360, which became effective on January 27, 1999.
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Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressinnal Affairs
Enclosure:
Inspection Manual Chapter 1360
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\,,,,,,+/ February 18, 1999 The Honorable Dennis J. Hastert 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 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating inspection Manual Chapter 1360. This chapter establishes policy and procedures for the use of physician and scientific consultants in the Medical Consultant Program. The objective of the Medical Consultant Program is to have qualified medical and technical individuals available to NRC staff in evaluating radiation exposure events, and to provide support in areas such as radiation .
biology and medical physics.
We have determined that this rule is not a " major rule" as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this with the Office of Management and Budget.
Enclosed is a copy of Inspection Manual Chapter 1360, which became effective on January 27, 1999.
Sincerely, J $
Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Inspection Manual Chapter 1360
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