ML20210T077

Submits Final Policy Statements, Statement of Principles & Policy for Agreement State Program & Policy Statement on Adequacy & Compatibility of Agreement State Program, Per Subtitle E of Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act

ML20210T077
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Issue date:	08/25/1997
From:	Rathbun D NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA)
To:	Gingrich N, Gore A, Murphy R GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, HOUSE OF REP., SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SENATE, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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ML20210T083	List: ML20210T077 ML20210T085
References
FRN-59FR37269, FRN-59FR40058, RULE-PR-MISC NUDOCS 9709120274
Download: ML20210T077 (8)

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WASHINGTON. D.C. 30866 4 001 August 25, 1997 Mr. Robert P. Murphy General Counsel General Accounting Office 441 G Street, NW, Room 7175 Washington, DC 20548

Dear Mr. Murphy:

Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting two final policy statements.

Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended, provides for a special Federal-State regulatory framework for the control of radioactive rnaterials under which the NRC may, by agreement with a State, relinquish its authority in certain areas to the State government as long as the State program is adequate to protect public health and safety l

and compatible with the Commission's program. Section 274 further directs the Commission to review periodically State programs to ensure compliance with provisions of Section 274. The NRC has developed two final policy statements pertaining to the administration of programs carried out under Section 274.

Statement of Princioles and Poliev for the Aareement State Proaram. This policy statement establishes Agreement State Program principles and describes the respective roles and responsibilities of the NRC and the States in the administration of this program. This policy statement will provide guidance in delineating the NRC's and the State's respective responsibilities and expectations.

Poliev Statement on Adeausev and Comoatibility of Aareement State Proorams. This policy statement clarifies the meaning and use of the terms " adequate" and " compatible" as applied to'an Agreement State radiation control program. This policy statement provides guidance to the Agreement States, NRC staff, and the public to make clear how the Commission intends to evaluate the adequacy and compatibility of Agreement State programs.

-We have determined that these policy statements are not " major rules," as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management, and Budget, nA,7~

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August 25, 1997 The Honorable Al Gore President of the United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. President:

Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is submitting two final policy statements.

l Section 274,of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended, provides for a special Federal State regulatory framework for the control of radioactive materials under which the NRC may, by agreement with a State, relinquish its authority in certain areas to the State government as long as the State program is adequate to protect public health and safety and compatible with the Commission's program. Section 274 further directs the Commission to review periodically State programs to ensure compliance with provisions of 1

Section 274. The NRC has developed two final policy statements pertaining to the administration of programs carried out under Section 274.

Statement of Principles and Poliev for the Aareement State Prontam. This policy statement establishes Agreement State Program principles and describes the respective roles and responsibilities of the NRC and the States in the administration of this program. This policy statement will provide guidance in delineating the NRC's and the State's respective responsibilities and expectations.

Poliev Statement on Adeousev and Comoatibility cf Aareement State Proarams. This policy statement clarifies the meaning and use of the terms " adequate" and " compatible" as applied to an Agreement State radiation control program. This policy statement provides guidance to the Agreement States, NRC staff, and the public to make clear how the Commission intends to evaluate the adequacy and compatibility of Agreement State programs.

We have determined that these policy statements are not " major rules," as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.

- The Honorable 'Al Gore 2-

' Enclosed is a EndefAJ Reglual Notice containing the text of the final policy statements, which is being transmitted to the Federal Reaister for publication. These final policy statements are scheduled to become effective upon publication in the Federal Realster.

Sincerely, Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs l

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August 25, 1997 The Honorable Newt Gingrich Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr,

Speaker:

Pursuant to Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1966, 5 U.S.C. 801, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)is submitting two final policy statements.

Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) of 1954, as amended, provides for a special Federal State regulatory framework for the control of radioactive materials under which the NRC may, by agreement with a State, relinquish its authority in certain areas to the State government as long as the State program is adequate to protect public health and safety and compatible with the Commission's program. Section 274 further directs the l

Commission to review periodically State programs to ensure compliance with provisions of Section 274. The NRC has developed two final policy statements pertaining to the administration of programs carried out under Section 274.

Statement of Princioles and Poliev for the Aareement State Prooram. This pol:cy statement i

establishes Agreement State Program principles and describes the respective roles and responsibilities of the NRC and the States in the administration of this program.- This policy statement will provide guidance in delineating the NRC's and the State's respective responsibilities and expectations.

Poliev Statement on Adeausev and Comoatibility of Aareement State Proarams. This policy statement clarifies the meaning and use of the terms " adequate" and " compatible" as applied to an Agreement State radiation control program. This policy statement provides guidance to the Agreement States, NRC staff, and the public to make clear how the Commission intends to evaluate the adequacy and compatibility of Agreement State programs.

We have determined that these policy statements are not " major rules," as defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). We have confirmed this determination with the Office of Management and Budget.

Th's Honorable Newt Gingrich -

2-Enclosed is a Federal Reaister_ Notice containing the text of the final policy statements, which is being transmitted to the federal Reaister for publication. These final policy statements are scheduled to become effective upon publication in the Federal Realster.

Sincerely, M

Dennis K. Rathbun, Director Office of Congressional Affairs

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