ML20133D241

Discusses Continued Funding of Training for State of AR Staff Conducting Work Under Section 274b Agreement W/Nrc

ML20133D241
Person / Time
Issue date:	01/06/1997
From:	Bangart R NRC OFFICE OF STATE PROGRAMS (OSP)
To:	Nichols S ARKANSAS, STATE OF
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While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could i continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have  !

described it, does not meet the conditions approved by the Commission. Therefore~, NRC.

will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998, as requested. Please note, however, by fax note from Paul Lohaus, Deputy Director, Office of State Programs, dated November 8,1996, the Radiation Control Program Directors were notified that the Commission has approved Agreement State personnel attendance at NRC training courses without charge, on a space available basis, consistent with the Commission's preliminary views on Direction Setting issue #4, "NRC's Relationship with Agreement States." Agreement States are resp'onsible for travel and per diem expenses associated with course attendance.

For further information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415-3340 or Dennis Sollenberger at 301-415 2819.

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Dear Dr. Nichols:

i i This letter addresses the issue of continued funding of training for State of Arkansas staff 4

conducting work under the Section 274b Agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Your letter of September 12,1996 explains that the Division of j Radiation Control and Emergency Management budget does not provide funding for out -

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a While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the  !

Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could l continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have l described them, do not meet the conditions specified by the Commission. Therefore, NRC l j will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years

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This letter addresses the issue of continued fun ing of training for State of Arkansas staff conducting work under the Section 274b Agreernent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Your letter of September 12i 1996 explains that the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management budget does not provida funding for out -of-state travel, per diem and tuition for the NRC cou ses and meetings.

While we recognize the need for training and your(current funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could continue 1 funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have described them, do not meet the conditions specified by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your' staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998 as requested.

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% # January 6,1997 Sandra B. Nichols, M. D., Director Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

Dear Dr. Nichols:

This letter addresses the issue of continued funding of training for State of Arkansas staff conducting work under the Section 274b Agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Your letter of September 12,1996 explains that the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management budget does not provide funding for out-of-state travel, per diem and tuition for the NRC courses and meetings.

While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have described it, does not meet the conditions approved by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998, as requested. Please note, however, by fax note from Pmd Lohaus, Deputy Director, Office of State Programs, dated November 8,1996, the Radiation Control Program Directors were notified that the Commission has approved Agreement State personnel attendance at NRC training courses without charge, on a space available basis, consistent with the Commission's preliminary views on Direction Setting issue #4, "NRC's Relationship with Agreement States." Agreement States are responsible for travel and per diem expenses associated with course attendance.

For further information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415-3340 or Dennis Sollenberger at 301-415 2819.

Sincerely,

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Dear Mr. Bangart:

The purpose of this letter is to address the status of funding for training of the professional staff in the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management radioactive material program. The current proposed training fees established by the Commission have placed a severe burden on this Division.

The budget for the Division (and the Department of Health) after October 1996 provides no funding for out-of-state travel, per diem and tuition for required NRC courses or meetings. The present staff is " green" and is in need of this additional training.

The Department has responded to and provided support to the NRC as requested in matters concerning public health and safety in the use of radioactive material. In response to NRC recommendations and criticisms during the audit of the radioactive material program, the Department initiated a training incentive program to help alleviate staff shortages. This training is tied 5

directly to specific courses sponsored by the NRC. With the concept of step salary increases based on professional advancement through training, we have achieved a certain level of staff continuity that has been of concern to the NRC. NRC training support is very important for this Department to continue to meet the required levels of performance for this program to remain consistent and uniform. He are requesting that the NRC waive the tuition and travel costs associated with these courses for the 1997-1998 fiscal years.

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cc: Jerry H. Hill, Director Bureau of Environmental Health Arkansas Department of Health Bernard Bev111, Acting Director -

Division Radiation Control & Emergency Management Arkansas Department of Health Greta J. Dicus, Commissioner United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission l

Stndra B. Nichols, M. D., Dircctor JAN - 61997

Arkansas Department of Health l

' 4815 West Markham Street i Little Rock, AR 72205-3867

Dear Dr. Nichols:

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This letter addresses the issue of continued funding of training for State of Arkansas staff

, concucting work under the Section 274b Agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Your letter of September 12,1996 explains that the Division of

Radiation Control and Emergency Management budget does not provide funding for out-of state travel, por diem and tuition for the NRC courses and meetings.

i While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY 95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could l continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have

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described it, does not meet the conditions approved by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years

! 1997-1998, as requested. Please note, however, by fax note from Paul Lohaus, Deputy Director, Office of State Programs, dated November 8,1996, the Radiation Control Program Directors were notified that the Commission has approved Agreement State j personnel attendance at NRC training courses without charge, on a space available basis,

, consistent with the Commission's preliminary views on Direction Setting Issue #4, "NRC's Relationship with Agreement States." Agreement States are responsible for travel and per diem expenses associated with course attendance.

For further information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415-3340 or Dennis

Sollenberger at 301-415-2819.

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of-state travel, per diem and tuition for the NRC courses and meetings.

While we recognize the need for training and your curfent funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have described them, do not meet the conditions specified by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and tsavel for your staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998 as requested. i For farther information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415 3340 or Dennis  !

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While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have described them, do not meet the conditions specified by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998 as requested.

For further information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415 3340 or Dennis Sollenberger at 301-415-2819.

Sincerely, Richard L. Bangart, Director Office of State Programs Distribution:

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Dear Dr. Nichols:

! This letter addresses the issue of continued funding of training for State of Arkansas staff

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i While we recognize the need for training and your\ icurrent funding shortfall, the

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Dear Dr. Nichols:

This letter addresses the issue of continued funding of training for State of Arkansas staff conducting work under the Section 274b Agreement with the Nuclear Regulatory

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Commission (NRC). Your letter of September 12,1996 explains that the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management budget does not provide funding for

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While we recognize the need for training and your current funding shortfall, the

Commission, in SECY-95-017, specified the conditions under which the staff could continue funding for certain Agreement States. The situation in Arkansas, as you have described it, does not meet the conditions approved by the Commission. Therefore, NRC will not be able to continue to fund training and travel for your staff for the fiscal years 1997-1998, as requested. Please note, however, by fax note from Paul Lohaus, Deputy Director, Office of State Programs, dated November 8,1996, the Radiation Control Program Directors were notified that the Commission has approved Agreement State personnel attendance at NRC training courses without charge, on a space available basis, consistent with the Commission's preliminary views on Direction Setting issue #4, "NRC's Relationship with Agreement States." Agreement States are responsible for travel and per diem expenses associated with course attendance.

For further information on this subject, please contact me at 301-415-3340 or Dennis Sollenberger at 301-415-2819.

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Dear Mr. Bangart:

The purpose of this letter is to address the status of funding for training of the professional staff in the Division of Radiation Control and Emergency Management radioactive material program. The current proposed training fees established by the Commission have placed a severe burden on this Division.

The budget for the Division (and the Dep:.rtment of Health) after October 1996 provides no funding for out-of-state travel, per diem and tuition for required NRC courses or meetings. The present staff is " green" and is in need of this additional training.

The Department has responded to and provided support to the NRC as requested in matters concerning public health and safety in the use of radioactive material. In response to NRC recommendations and criticisms during the audit of the radioactive material program, the Department initiated a training incentive program to help alleviate staff shortages. This training is tied directly to specific courses sponsored by the NRC. With the concept of step salary increases based on professional advancement through training, we have achieved a certain level of staff continuity that has been of concern to the NRC. NRC training support is very important for this Department to continue to meet the required levels of performance for this program to remain consistent and uniform. He are requesting that the NRC waive the tuition and travel costs associated with these courses for the 1997-1998 fiscal years.

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