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==Dear Senator Lieberman:==
==Dear Senator Lieberman:==
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the ''NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." in addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the ''NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." in addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.
As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the'lG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions (see enclosure),
As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the'lG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions (see enclosure),
i On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of             !
i On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the Inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Boliwerk,111, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Boilwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report
the cases addressed in the Inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative             l and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Boliwerk,111, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Boilwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had             !
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prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report             )
documenting the review on March 12,1999.
documenting the review on March 12,1999.
You raised specific issues related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forwerd you a consolidated report         ,  :
You raised specific issues related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forwerd you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.
on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.         l Sincerely, M
Sincerely, M
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==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
As stated                                                                                   ,
As stated


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1The Honorable ChristopherJ. Dodd United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510


==Dear Senator Dodd:==
==Dear Senator Dodd:==
 
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of.
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of .
Harassment and !ntimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.
1 Harassment and !ntimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.
As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for
As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for
                  ~ improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my                                 I tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons                                       ,
~ improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclu' ions s
learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclu'sions                                I (see enclosure).
I (see enclosure).
On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the                                   j NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative
On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the j
                . and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, lil, Acting Chief                                     {
NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative
Administrative Judge of the Atomic Sa'ety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission, Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outs!de the NRC, none of whom have had                                     ;
. and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, lil, Acting Chief
prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report
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                ' documenting the review on March 12,1999.
Administrative Judge of the Atomic Sa'ety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission, Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outs!de the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report
You raised specific issues.related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed                                   ,
' documenting the review on March 12,1999.
these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the
You raised specific issues.related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the
                - possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forward you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.
- possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forward you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson
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==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
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As stated '
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United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515
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==Dear Congressman Gejdenson:==
==Dear Congressman Gejdenson:==
 
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the Inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&I) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.
This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the Inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&I) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999 letter}} to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this             '
As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions
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As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment                     I that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your {{letter dated|date=January 12, 1999|text=January 12,1999, letter}} to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons                 l learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions
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(see enclosure).
(see enclosure).
On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, Ill, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report documenting the review on March 12,1999.
On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, Ill, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report documenting the review on March 12,1999.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
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==Enclosure:==
==Enclosure:==
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Dear Senator Lieberman:

This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." in addition, I committed in my January 12,1999 letter to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.

As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the'lG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your January 12,1999, letter to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions (see enclosure),

i On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the Inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Boliwerk,111, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Boilwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report

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documenting the review on March 12,1999.

You raised specific issues related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forwerd you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.

Sincerely, M

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Dear Senator Dodd:

This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of.

Harassment and !ntimidation (H&l) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my January 12,1999 letter to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.

As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for

~ improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your January 12,1999, letter to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclu' ions s

I (see enclosure).

On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the j

NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative

. and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, lil, Acting Chief

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Administrative Judge of the Atomic Sa'ety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission, Like the Inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outs!de the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report

' documenting the review on March 12,1999.

You raised specific issues.related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the

- possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independent review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forward you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.

Sincerely, Shirley Ann Jackson

Enclosure:

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Dear Congressman Gejdenson:

This is in reference to your letter of January 12,1999, requesting my consideration of several actions to address the Inspector General's (IG) Event Inquiry on the "NRC Staff's Handling of Harassment and intimidation (H&I) Complaints at Millstone." In addition, I committed in my January 12,1999 letter to you that I would keep you informed of steps NRC is taking in this matter.

As I indicated in my letter to you of January 12,1999, on behalf of the Commission, I directed the staff to review the IG report and to develop lessons learned, recommendations for improvement, and corrective actions, and provide answers to specific questions attached to my tasking memorandum. The staff responded to me on January 27,1999, with an assessment that addressed specific questions, including concerns you raised in your January 12,1999, letter to me, involving the lack of documentation of the bases for decisionmaking and keeping the Commission informed of staff decisions. The staff's assessment also included lessons learned, recommended corrective actions, and points of clarification about several conclusions

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(see enclosure).

On behalf of the Commission, I chartered an independent review to: (1) assess the merits of the cases addressed in the inspector General's report, (2) formulate lessons learned from the NRC staff's handling of the cases and (3) offer recommendations for improving investigative and enforcement processes. This review was led by Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, Ill, Acting Chief Administrative Judge of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, who reports directly to the Commission. Like the inspector General, he is independent of the rest of the staff. Judge Bollwerk was assisted by individuals from within and outside the NRC, none of whom have had prior involvement in the Millstone cases under scrutiny. The Commission received the report documenting the review on March 12,1999.

You raised specific issues related to the handling of the cases. While the staff has addressed these issues in the enclosed response to my tasking memorandum, there remains the possibility that additional recommended corrective actions will result from the independer.t review conducted by Judge Bollwerk. Consequently, we will forward you a consolidated report on these issues following the Commission's review of the subject report.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional concerns regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

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Enclosure:

As stated

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