ML20236C785
| ML20236C785 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/11/1987 |
| From: | Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8710270331 | |
| Download: ML20236C785 (4) | |
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SUBJECT:
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responsibiliites, it is useful to take a moment to reflect on some J
philosophical thoughts of what is expected of us in NRR.
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follow these guidelines in our every day work.
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Safety is our first priority. Our job is to protect ~the. health and safety of the public--it is not to produce electricity-nor to be protective of the companies we regulate. Well managed companies should not need our help.
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In meeting these safety responsibilities our major attention should be i
focused on plant operations and the activities supporting operations. We q
should not let ourselves be distracted from this focus by lesser priority activities that do not bear on safe plant operations, 3.
We are public servants and we must always be open and receptive to the public. People should feel comfortable in bringing their concerns to us and that they will be treated sincerely and fairly.
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It is important that the public have confidence that we are looking out for their interests. A key to keeping their confidence is that we must be seen to maintain a posture of am's length dealing with licensees.
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In our many interactions with licensees we must be finn but fair, I
conducting ourselves in a professional manner. Our licensing and inspection actions should stand on the strength of our technical excellence and not merely on the authority of cur positions as government
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We should hold ourselves to the same standards of accountability as we hold our licensees. High quality and timeliness of our work should be the hallmark of NRR. When we make mistakes we must face them squarely and learn from them to improve our performance.
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Tee'nwork and mutual respect will be essential if we are to succeed in our 2
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We should recognize the importance of the investigative role assigned by
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In our daily jobs we should try hard to anticipate problems and get out l
ahead of them.
Don't let problems sit and fester without resolution; bring them to your supervisor's attention.
I believe NRR has a vital role in assuring the continued safe operation of nuclear power plants in the United States.
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SUBJECT:
NRR OPERATIONS As we settle into our new working relationships and adjust to our new l
responsibiliites, it is useful to take a moment to reflect on some l
philosophical thoughts of what is expected of us in NRR.
I believe we should follow these guidelines in our every day work.
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Safety is our first priority. Our job is to protect the health and safety
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of the public--it'is not to produce electricity nor to be protective of the companies we regulate. Well managed companies should not need our help.
2.
In meeting these safety responsibilities.our major attention should be focused on plant operations and the activities supporting operations. We l
should not let ourselves be distracted from this focus by lesser priority 1
activities that do not bear on safe plant operations.-
3.
We are public servants and we must always be open and receptive to the public.
People should feel' comfortable in bringing their concerns to us and that they will be treated sincerely and fairly.
4.
It is important that the public have confidence that we are looking out for their interests. A key to keeping their confidence is that we must be seen to maintain a posture of am's length dealing with licensees.
5.
In our many interactions with licensees we must be fim but fair, conducting ourselves in a professional manner. Our licensing and inspection actions should stand on the strength of our technical excellence and not merely on the authority of our' positions as government employees.
6.
We should hold ourselves to the same standards of accountability as we hold our licensees. High quality and timeliness of our work should be the hallmark of NRR. When we make mistakes we must face them squarely and learn from them to improve our performance.
7.
Teamwork and mutual respect will be essential if we are to succeed in our mission. Within NRR we have to recognize that managers, technical staff, administrative staff and secretaries all contribute importantly to our work. Looking more broadly in NRC, we will have to work closely with i
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.Research, AEOD, and especially with the Regions.
It is the inspectors in the Regions who are closest to plant operations and upon whose judgments
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We should recognize the importance of the investigative role assigned by the Commission to 0I in deterring willful wrongdoing in licensee organizations. This means we must support and cooperate with 01 in their activities and be alert for any information that could affect our safety decisions.
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In our daily jobs we should try hard to anticipate problems and get out ahead of them. Don't let problems sit and fester without resolution; bring them to your supervisor's attention.
I believe NRR has a vital role in assuring the continued safe operation of nuclear power plants in the United States.
I ask for your continued professionalism and support in this mission.
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