ML20212K659
| ML20212K659 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 09/28/1999 |
| From: | Mcgaffigan E NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Travers W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| SECY-99-225-C, NUDOCS 9910060347 | |
| Download: ML20212K659 (2) | |
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RULEMAKING ISSUE 9MM September 8.1999 (NEGATIVE CONSENT)
SECY-99-225 RELEASED TOTHE PDR
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The Commissioners cate initials FROM:
William D. Travers Executive Director for Operations
SUBJECT:
RULEMAKING PLAN FOR CHANGES TO 10 CFR PART 55 TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY REGULATORY BURDEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SIMULATION FACILITIES IN OPERATOR LICENSING
SUMMARY
The attached Rulemaking Plan and recommended reductions in unnecessary regulatory burden in 10 CFR Part 55 address industry concems associated with establishing license eligibility for operators and maintaining simulation facilities for use in training and testing of operators. The plan also addresses related changes for 955.4, " Definitions," and 955.59, "Requalification."
PURPOSE:
To obtain Commission approval to proceed with the development of rulemaking to revise 10 CFR Part 55 in the following areas:
1) eligibility to apply for a license as prescribed in 655.31(a)(5), "How to apply," and 2) implementation of simulation facilities for use in operator licensing tests as prescribed in 955.45(b), " Operating tests."
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3) conforming changes for 655.4, " Definitions," and 655.59, "Requalification."
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Contact:
Robert M. Gallo, NRR (301) 415-1031 9910060347 990928 PDR COMMS NRCC CORRESPONDENCE PDR
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i Commissioner McGaffigan's Comments on SECY-99-225 I approve the staff's recommendations in SECY-99-225. In particular, I find it noteworthy that the staff has been able to endorse the consensus etandard, ANSl/ANS 3 5-1998 without the exceptions or clarifications that have been necessitated tyy previous revisior,s. This is clearly consistent with the intent of the National Technology Transfer Act of 1995. I commend the staff and industry for achieving this outcome.
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