ML20246D694
| ML20246D694 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 03/15/1989 |
| From: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Sharp P HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE |
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| ML20246D630 | List: |
| References | |
| CCS, MARKEY-890315, NUDOCS 8907110397 | |
| Download: ML20246D694 (1) | |
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1 QUESTION 13. What are NRC's and DOE's roles and responsibilities in the sn advanced reactor area? Is there a Memorandum of Understanding outlining these roles and responsibilities?
If so, please provide a copy.
ANSWER NRC's role in the advanced reactor area is to independently evaluate the safety and licensability of those advanced reactor designs with potential comercial application that are presented for review at the conceptual j design stage. Ultimately, NRC will review for approval any formal .applica -
tions received for an advanced reactor design for a standard plant review, construction pemit, or operating license. This role is consistent with that provided for in NRC's authorizing legislation.
l l DOE's role in the advanced reactor area is broader than the NRC's and includes design and concept developir.ent. A complete sumary of specific details on the extent of DOE's responsibilities should be obtained from DOE. There is no NRC/ DOE Memorandum of Understanding specifically relating to the advanced reactor area.
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