ML20210K108
| ML20210K108 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 08/03/1999 |
| From: | Vietticook A NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Cyr K, Rathbun D, Travers W NRC OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (OCA), NRC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS (EDO), NRC OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (OGC) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 M990617, SECY-99-011-C, SECY-99-012-C, SECY-99-013-C, NUDOCS 9908060010 | |
| Download: ML20210K108 (2) | |
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'+,..... August 3, 1999 REFER TO: M990617 SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO: Karen D. Cyr General Counsel William D. Travers Executive Director for Operations Dennis K. Rathbun Director, Office of Congressional Affairs FROM: Annette Vietti-Cook, Secretary . g _
SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - BRIEFING ON STATUS OF URANIUM RECOVERY (SECY-99-011, SECY-99-012, SECY 013),9:00 A.M., THURCDAY, JUNE 17,1999, COMMISSIONERS' CONFERENCE ROOM, ONE WHITE FLINT NORTH, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND (OPEN TO PUBLIC ATTENDANCE)
The Commission was briefed by four separate panels on the status of uranium recovery and associated policy issues. The first panel consisted of the NRC staff. The second panelincluded representatives from the Department of Energy, the State of Utah (a Non-Agreement State for 11e(2) byproduct material), and the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors which also provided the views of the Organization of Agreement States, and an Agreement State -
Texas. The third panel consisted of industry groups and included representatives from the Wyoming Mining Association, the National Mining Association, and the Fuel Cycle Facilities Forum. The fourth panelincluded the counsel for the Southwest Research and Information Center.
The Commission requested the Office of the General Counsel to provide its paper on the concurrent jurisdiction of non-radiological constituents at mill facilities to the Commission as soon as practical.
(OGC) (SECY Suspense: 8/16/99)
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Based on the OGC analysis, the staff should provide its paper on concurrent jurisdictionalissues ,
in a timely manner. The Commission' will provide its views on SECY-99-011, SECY-99-012, and SECY-99-013 following receipt and review of this additional paper. In addition, the Commission is considering the issue of alternate feed in its review of LBP-99-5 (Docket 40-8681-MLA-4).
(OGC/EDO) (SECY Suspense: 10/15/99)
The staff should work with OCA and the corresponding offices in DOE to explore with members of Congress the potential for and timing of legislative changes. The staff should continue to 9908060010 990803 PDR 10CFR rd e s rq [p bbN PT9.7 PDR
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o coordinate closely with the EPA-Denver office and EPA Headquarters, including additional discussions at meetings of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards, to inform them in detail of NRC staff proposals and solicit input. .
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! Memoranda of Understanding with EPA and the EPA authorized states as related to the staff's recomtnendation for regulations of ground water at ISL facilities.
(EDO) (SECY Suspense: 10/15/99) cc: Chairman Dicus Commissioner Diaz Commissioner McGaffigan Commissioner Merrifield CFO CIO OlG OPA Office Directors, Regions, ACRS, ACNW, ASLBP (via E-Mail)
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