NUREG-1406, Summary of ACNW 53rd Meeting on 930519-20 Re Draft high- Level Radwaste Research Program Plan,Draft NUREG-1406. Comments Listed
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| Issue date: | 05/25/1993 |
| From: | Moeller D NRC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR WASTE (ACNW) |
| To: | Taylor J NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO) |
| References | |
| RTR-NUREG-1406 FACA, NACNUCLE-R-0092, NACNUCLE-R-92, NUDOCS 9306040056 | |
| Download: ML20044G650 (2) | |
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May 25, 1993 Mr. James M. Taylor Executive Director for Operations U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Taylor:
SUBJECT:
REVIEW OF APRIL 21, 1993, DRAFT HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM PLAN During its 53rd meeting, May 19-20, 1993, the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste met with the NRC staff to discuss the latest draft of the "High-Level Radioactive Waste Research Progra Plan" (Draft NUREG-1406).
Last year the Committee reviewed an earlier draft of the report.
Our comments at that time were summarized in a letter to you dated May 1, 1992. More recently, individual members of the Committee have interacted with representatives of the RES staff on this subject on an informal basis.
On the basis of our latest review, we offer the following comments:
1.
The current draft of the report shows progress-and reflects considerable effort on the part of the NRC staff. Although we believe they have conscientiously attempted to respond to our suggestions and comments, we recognize that development of the report is an iterative process that is not completed.
2.
Concerns regarding the draft document are enumerated in the transcript of our meeting on May 19, 1993.
These concerns include a need to define the audience for the report; to improve the clarity and conciseness of the discussions of the principal issues; to provide better. guidance for improved programmatic interactions among the several. relevant groups.
and organizations; and to define clearly the methodology for assigning priorities and resources.
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We recommend the completed revised report be reviewed by senior level members of the NRC management staff.
Overall, we have concluded that development of the draft High-Level Radioactive Waste Research Program Plan has been a useful' learning i
process for all involved.
Although considerable progress has been made, work remains.
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May 25, 1993 We trust these comments will be deemed constructive and that they will provide useful guidance.
Sincerely, Dade W. Moeller Chairman
Reference:
NRC High-Level Radioactive Waste Research Program Plan (NUREG 1406)
Pre-Decisional April 21. 1993 Draft Document
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