NRC Generic Letter 83-07, The Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982

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WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555

February 16, 1983

TO ALL POWER AND NON-POWER REACTOR LICENSEES, APPLICANTS FOR AN OPERATING LICENSE AND HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

Gentlemen:

SUBJECT: THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982 (Generic Letter No. 83-07)

On January 7, 1983, the Nuclear Waste Policy Act was enacted. The purpose of this letter is to ensure that you are aware of a provision of the Act (Section 302(b)) (copy enclosed) that requires licensed owners or generators of spent nuclear fuel or high-level waste to have a contract with the Secretary of Energy, by June 30, 1983, for the disposal of such waste.

This mandate applies to all facilities licensed under Sections 103 and 104 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. If a facility is to be licensed or have its license renewed before June 30, 1983, licensing is contingent on the existence of either a contract with the Secretary or a written affirmation by the Secretary that the owner/generator is actively and in good faith negotiating with the Secretary. For facilities to be licensed or have a license renewed after June 30, 1983, licensing is contingent on the existence of a contract.

On February 4, 1983, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a draft contract in the Federal Register (48 FR 5458). If you have any questions regarding the contracts, please contact Mr. Robert M. Roselli of DOE (301-353-4808).

Sincerely,

Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Licensing Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:

As stated


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