NUREG-0553, Submits Comments on NUREG-0553, Beyond Defense-in Depth. More Appropriate for FEMA to Obtain & Dispense Funds for Emergency Planning.States Should Be Reimbursed for Monies Spent Developing Emergency Plans
| ML19262C099 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/20/1979 |
| From: | James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Ryan R NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP) |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-0553, RTR-NUREG-553 NUDOCS 8001280293 | |
| Download: ML19262C099 (1) | |
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otsN ELLvN. itunois sonar Nove=ber 20, 1979 MEMORANDUM FOR: Robert G. Ryan, Director, Office of State Programs FROM:
James G. Keppler, Director, Region III, IE
SUBJECT:
FINAL REPORT - BEYOND DEFENSE IN DEPTH (AITS NO. F03073079)
We have performed a brief review of this document. Our comments and thoughts are presented below:
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If the nacion decides to continue with the nuclear option, it appears that emergency planning such as described in this document is essential. Obviously, for emergency planning to be successful it must be adequately funded. Therefore, a report such as this which reviews and studies the subject is important and timely.
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It appears to us that it is more appropriate for FEMA than for NRC to obtain funds for emergency planning, dispense these funds to state and local governments, and perform audits to assure that the funds are properly spent.
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The report recommends that states whic!t already have concurred in plans be compensated for past funds spent in the preparation of these plans. We recommend that this only be done if the original expense was absorbed by the state.
In at least one state with a presently concurred in plan, I know that a major portion of the funds were provided by the power company.
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We believe it is a mistake to get into a position where local or state politicians can block unlicensed reactors or cause the shutdown of licensed reactors by not having a concurred in emergency plan. A federal backup should be provided in the event a state or local government refuses to submit or participate in an emergency plan, k PA$R ka=mesG.Kepplar Director cc:
J. H. Sniezek Regional Directors l53 i so.280 4s 04 8001280
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