ML20211K362

Informs of Completed Review & Concurs W/Rulemaking Plan, Usec Privatization Act, W/Listed Changes

ML20211K362
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Issue date:	11/13/1996
From:	Lieberman J NRC OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT (OE)
To:	Costanzi F NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REGULATORY RESEARCH (RES)
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References
FRN-62FR6664, RULE-PR-2, RULE-PR-40, RULE-PR-70, RULE-PR-76 AF56-2-027, AF56-2-27, NUDOCS 9710090212
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hDk November 13, 1996 Rl*5G A MEMORANDUM T0:

A. Costanzi, Deputy Director Division of Regulatory Applications Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, FROM:

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OE REVIEW 0F DIRECT FINAL RULEMAKING - USEC PRIVATIZATION ACT - AMENDMENT OF 10 CFR PARTS 2, 40, 70, AND 76 (WITS-9600075) AND REVISION TO NRC ENFORCEMENT POLICY (NUREG-1600)

We have reviewed, and concur with, the rulemaking with the changes noted below.

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