ML20212F584
| ML20212F584 | |
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| Issue date: | 12/12/1986 |
| From: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Wolfe B GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. |
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| Download: ML20212F584 (2) | |
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December 12, 1986 camasaN Dr. Bertram Wolfe Vice President & General Manager Nuclear Technologies & Fuel Division General Electric Company 175 Curtner Avenue Building N San Jose, California 95125
Dear Dr. Wolfe:
I am responding to your request, on behalf of the American Nuclear Society
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(ANS), for information related to the ANS visit to the Soviet Union.
I appreciate your notifying the NRC of your planned visit. As you know, the NRC is very interested in keeping abreast of nuclear safety matters in the USSR as well as the rest of the world. I ask that you infonn the Consnission on what you learn in the area of nuclear safety while on your I trip.
The United States Government is completing a report on the accident at the Chernobyl plant this year. The report will provide facts on the accident and the plant based on available information. As more information becomes available, we are developing a better understanding of the accident and its consequences through official U.S. channels and international agencies that are investigating the accident.
There is more to be learned that could contribute to international understanding of the processes that take place under accident conditions.
Specifically, a better understanding of the models that the Soviets use in the evaluation of their design basis accident and in predicting the consequences, including health effects, of any transient would aid in the long term evaluation of the accident.
I would appreciate any additional infonnation or insights on their safety philosophy which you learn during your trip. Also, the NRC would like to know more regarding the Soviet nuclear safety organization, including its functions and personnel.
Since your trip is being privately sponsored, and is exploratory in nature, no binding conunitments should be made involving the U.S. Government.
I would caution you that any technology transfer would have to be accomplished under the auspices of the U.S. Government and must be processed through the Department of Energy and the State Department after consultation with the NRC. Please recognize that other technical exchanges and transactions may require U.S. Government approval.
I respectfully ask that you and the ANS team meet with our senior reactor safety staff upon your return. Should you need any further technical 8701120074 861212 DR COMMS NRCC 0A RCs h*be4e t PDR 4
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guidance with respect to the Chernobyl accident or the facility please contact Mr. Harold Denton, Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
Sincerely, O
Lando W.
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cc: Dr. Milt Levenson Executive Engineer Bechtel Power Corporation 50 Beale Street San Francisco, CA 94105 The Honorable Richard T. Kennedy Ambassador at Large (S/NP)
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The Honorable A. David Rossin Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Energy R/C 5A-115 Washington, DC 20585 7.
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