ML20247A170
| ML20247A170 | |
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| Issue date: | 05/12/1988 |
| From: | Zech L NRC COMMISSION (OCM) |
| To: | Udall M HOUSE OF REP., INTERIOR & INSULAR AFFAIRS |
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| ML20247A062 | List: |
| References | |
| OWENS-880512, NUDOCS 8903290058 | |
| Download: ML20247A170 (2) | |
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Rcr. Owens OVEST10N 6.
Under current law DOE must abide by NRC regulations regarding advance notification of state and local governments prior to repository and/or MRS shipments.
Please describe NRC requirements for advance notification.
ANSWER To aid in State emergency planning, Congress directed the NRC to require advance notice to the states of scheduled shipments of nuclear waste and spent fuel.
NRC licensees who transport large quantities of radioactive waste or spent fuel are required to notify the Governor (or the Governor's designee) in each State through which shipment is planned.
In general, for spent fuel shipments the required notification must be made seven days prior to departure to the Governor (or the Governor's designee) in each State through which the shipment is planned.
The notification includes the planned route and schedules, shipment description, and the carrier's name and address.
As a security measure, the NRC further restricts disclosure to the public of scheduling information for spent fuel shipments until 10 days after the shipment, or i
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