ML20216F227
| ML20216F227 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/07/1997 |
| From: | Dicus G NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20216F208 | List: |
| References | |
| SECY-97-156-C, NUDOCS 9709110191 | |
| Download: ML20216F227 (2) | |
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N O T-A T I O N VOTE RESPONSE SHEET TO:
- John C. Hoyle Secretary of the Consnission FROH:
COMMISSIONER DICUS
SUBJECT:
SECY 97 156 APPLICATION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WIDE CONFLICT OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS AND NRC ENFORCEMENT POLICY ON LICENSEE INTEGRITY ISSUES TO AGREEMENT STATE PROGRAMS Approved X in oact Disapproved X in oart Abstain Not Participating Request Discussion COMMENTS:
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Commissioner Dieus' comments on SECY 97156 I approve in part and disapprove in part the staffs recommendations.
I agree that, in light of the recent developments in Utah, it is appropriate to review how the A reement States handle ' integrity" issues. However, the NRC's response to this event should 0
be responsive and not reactive.
With respect to issue #1 regarding conflict of interest requirements or policies in Agreement States, I agree with the staffs proposed approach but I would defer approval of it at this time.
Instead, staff should proceed with and complete its planned survey of Agreement State conflict of interest statutes, regulations and policies for its employees. Staff should then inform the Commission of the results of the survey and identify any additionalissues that require Commission attention or if issue #1 must be modified in its approach.
I approve the staffs proposed approach to address issue #2 concerning allegations about wrongdoing by Agreement State employees. When reviewing options for disposition of an allegation, the special Allegation Review Panel should be sensitive to the need to keep the Governor of the State informed when allegations are referred to the State.
I also approve the staffs proposed approach to address issue #3 regarding wrongdoer rules in Agreement States.
However, because i believe we should not proceed with issue #1 until we have received additionalinformation from the Agreement States, I recommend that we hold publication of the entire policy paper. I would also recommend that the staff move expeditiously to obtain the necessary information from Agreement States.
I commend the staffs initiative in reviewing these issues and informing the Cornmision. The information that has been presented supports the need for the staff to be vigilant with respect to
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- issues in Agreement States but does not warrant NRC intervention at this time.
Accordingly, and within the scope of my comments above, the staffs overall response is a reasoned one that is appropriate to the present circumstances.