ML24057A339
| ML24057A339 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/25/2024 |
| From: | John Lubinski Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards |
| To: | Suina P State of NM |
| References | |
| Download: ML24057A339 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 Phoebe K. Suina Environmental Improvement Board Chair Runnels Building 1190 So. St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87502
SUBJECT:
PROGRAMMATIC SUSTAINABILITY AND FUNDING OF THE NEW MEXICO AGREEMENT STATE PROGRAM
Dear Phoebe K. Suina:
We appreciate the dedication and leadership of New Mexico to regulate the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. I am writing to share some perspectives regarding the need for programmatic stability and funding for the New Mexico Agreement State program that was established in 1974, based on an Agreement between the Governor of New Mexico and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
The NRC is aware that the New Mexico Agreement State program has proposed a fee adjustment to ensure its obligations as an Agreement State are met. Adequate funding enables Agreement States to implement a well-conceived, balanced, and stable staffing strategy and may help New Mexico address staffing strategy recommendations from the 2017 and 2021 IMPEP reviews ( ML17276A100 and ML22017A003).
The NRC appreciates your continued support in ensuring the Radiological Control Bureau has the necessary resources and structure to manage and maintain an effective Agreement State Program. I want to assure you that the NRC supports the objectives of the New Mexico Agreement State Program and will continue to work closely with the Program. We appreciate your commitment to this effort.
Sincerely, John W. Lubinski, Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards cc: James C. Kenney, Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Environment Department Santiago M. Rodriguez, Chief Radiation Control Bureau New Mexico Environment DepartmentFebruary 25, 2024 Signed by Lubinski, John on 02/25/24
ML24057A339 OFFICE R-IV/DNMS/MIB NMSS NAME RErickson RE JLubinski JL DATE Feb 9, 2024 Feb 25, 2024