ML20202H664

Staff Requirements Memo Re 990113 Briefing on Reactor Licensing Initiatives.Commission Briefed by NRC Staff on Reactor Licensing Initiatives & NEI Provided Comments. Requests Data on Number of CALs Issued During Last 10 Years

ML20202H664
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Issue date:	02/02/1999
From:	Vietticook A NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY)
To:	Travers W NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO)
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REF-10CFR9.7 CAL, M990113, NUDOCS 9902080174
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STAFF REQUIREMENTS - BRIEFING ON REACTOR LICENSING INITIATIVES,10:00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, i JANUARY 13,1999, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE) '

The Commission was briefed by the NRC staff on Reactor Licensing Initiatives. The Nuclear Energy institute also provided comments.

The Commission understands that the number of Confirmatory Action Letters (CALs) has trended down over the past 10 years. The staff should provide the data on the number of CALs that have been issued each year for the last 10 years for Part 50 licensees and materials licensees.

(EDO) (SECY Suspense (Part 50 licensees): 2/3/99 (Materials licensees): 3/1/99)

The Commission requested that the NRC staff continue to work with stakeholders on 10 CFR 50.59 (NRR) and 10 CFR 72.48 (NMSS) rulemaking arid, to achieve closure on this initiative, provide timely recommendations for resolving stakeholders' comments to the Commission. The Commission intends to hold a briefing with stakeholders after receiving the staff's O recommendation.

(EDO) (SECY Suspense (for recommendations): 2/19/99) cc: Chairman Jackson Commissioner Dicus

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