ML20210R172
| ML20210R172 | |
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| Issue date: | 08/19/1997 |
| From: | NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP) |
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| 5.3-DRFT, NUDOCS 9709020335 | |
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Vclume 5, Government:1 Rel:ti:ns cnd Public Attirs NRC and Agreement State Working Groups Directive 5.3 Contents Policy................................................................,,,
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1 Organizational Responsibilities and Delegations of Authority............
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1 Executive Director for Operations (EDO).................................
1 Director, Office of State Programs (OSP)..................................
2 Office Directors and Regional Administrators..............................
2 A p plicabili ty............................................................
2 Re fe re n ces..............................................................
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NRC and Agreement State Working Groups Directive 5.3 Policy (5.3-01)
It is the policy of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide Agreement States opportunity for early and substantive involvement in NRC activities, such as the development of new policies, directives and guidance. As authorized under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. This management directive describes the steps and process staff should follow in the establishment and use of NRC/ State working groups as one mechanism whereby Agreement States are provided early and substantive involvement in NRC activities.
Objectives (5.3-02)
To describe the steps to be followed to establish an NRC/ State working group.
Organizational Responsibilities and Delegations of Authority (5.3-03)
The Commission (031)
Approves policy matters related to NRC/ State working groups.
Executive Director for Operations (EDO)
(032)
Provides management oversight of the activities described herein.
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Director, Office of State Programs (OSP)
(033)
Makes recommendations regarding the establishment of an NRC/ State working group by any NRC office or region that requests the views and involvement of Agreement State representatives in the development or formulation of any rule, policy, directive, or guidance dccument, or participation in any special study or any other NRC activity. (a)
Concurs in the establishment of all NRQState working groups to help assure appropriate coordination with Agreement States. (b)
Concurs in all charters of NRC/ State working groups to help ensure efficient and effective purpose, function, and product. (c)
Office Directors and Regional Administrators (034)
Approve the establishment and use of an NRC/ State working group within their office or region after consulting with the Director, OSP. (a)
Concur in all charters of NRC/ State working group for which the NRC office serves as lead. (b)
Applicability (5.3-05)
The policy and guidance in this directive and handbook apply to all NRC employees who are responsible for establishing and participating with NRC/ State working groups.
References (5.3-06)
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
COMKC-91-007 - Improving Cooperation With Agreement States, Memorandum from Samuel J. Chilk, Secretary, to James M. Thylor, Executive Director for Operations, and Harold R. Denton, Director, Office of Governmental and Public Affairs, April 11,1991.
NRC Management Directive 3.5, "Public Attendance at Certain Meetings Involving the NRC Staff.
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