ML20215G226
| ML20215G226 | |
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| Issue date: | 12/05/1980 |
| From: | Thornburg H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| To: | Grier B, James Keppler, James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II), NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
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| Download: ML20215G226 (1) | |
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H. D. Thornburg, Director Division of Safeguard and Radiological Safety Inspection, IE
SUBJECT:
PROCESSING OF TRANSPORTATION ENFORCEMENT CASES BASED ON THIRD PARTY DATA COLLECTED BY STATE AGENCIES This subject has arisen on numerous occasions relative to our program for inspection / enforcement of transportation violations by NRC-licensed shippers of radwaste to the three state-licensed comercial waste burial sites. As the enclosed exchange of correspondence with ELD implies, there does not appear to be anything which would prohibit us from establishing precedent and proceeding to process on a routine basis enforcement actions against NRC licensees on the basis of State inspection data. As the enclosures also indicate, our discussions with South Carolina on this subject are somewhat further advanced than with the other two States. Accordingly, I am asking that Region II finalize,any necessary details with South Carolina.and proceed to process a " test case" when the appropriate opportunity presents itself.
In the case of Beatty and Richland, I-am asking that Region V explore the idea with the Nevada and Washington licensing authorities, with the view of obtaining their agreement to cooperate on such cases.
If they appear agreeable, all that would remain would be to coordinate the protocols and proceed on some test cases.
As ELD points out, it is extremely important that we communicate and coordinate fully with the State authorities in specific cases, as well as in applying uniform inspection techniques, criteria and standards.
I would appreciate your keeping me apprised of your progress with the States on this matter.
. Harold D. Thornburg Director i
Division of SRSI:IE
Enclosures:
As stated cc:
G. W. Kerr, SP J. Lieberman, ELD D. Thompson, IE J. Stohr. II H. Book, Vt /
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