ML20205L670
| ML20205L670 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/04/1999 |
| From: | Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA) |
| To: | J. J. Barton, Inhofe J HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE, SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS |
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| CCS, NUDOCS 9904140244 | |
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The Honorable Jatnes M. Inho*e, Chairman Subcommittee on Clean Alt, We:ttands, Private Property, and Nudear Safety Committee on Envitonment and Public Works United Gtates Se.1 ate Washirgio1, f>C 20510 Daar Mr. Chairman:
Oa October 19,1994, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission published the proposed rule,
" Shutdown and Lew. Power Operations for Nuclear Power Reactors"(59 FR 52707-52714). In tNs Egperel Reaistm notice, the Commission proposed regulatory requirements that would set tr,inimum standarr/s foi shutdown and Icw-power operations.
The comment period expired on February 3,1995. The Commission received a significant number o! comments from the nuclear industry and a few comments from the public on the proposed rule, the majorhy cf which were negative.
The Commission has decided not to proceed with a final rule at this time. In view of current industry performance and the regulatory controls in the area of maintenance generally, the g
Commission does not believe ihat regulatory requirements specifically addressed to low power and shutdown operallons are needed at this time. However, the Commission will continue to I
monitor industry perfo,mance and may take further action if any adverse trends are identified.
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Enclosure:
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The Honorable Joe L. Barton, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
On October 19,1994, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission published the proposed rule,
" Shutdown and Low-Power Operations for Nuclear Power Reactors" (59 FR 52707-52714). In this Federal Reoister notice, the Commission proposed regulatory requirements that would set minimum standards for shutdown and low-power operations.
The comt ant period expired on February 3,1995. The Commission received a significant number c 'omments from the nuclear industry and a few comments from the public on the proposed P the majority of which were negative.
The Commission has decided not to proceed with a final rule at this time. In view of current industry performance and the regulatory controls in the area of maintenance generally, the Commission does not believe that regulatory requirements specifically addressed to low-power and shutdown operations are needed at this time. However, the Conmission will continue to monitor industry performance and may take further action if any advr rse trends are identified.
c Sincerely, Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs
Enclosure:
Federal Register Notice cc: Rep. Ralph M. Hall l
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