Nuclear Safety Management; Interim Final Rule

[Susan Gawarecki <loc@icx.net>]

>From the Energy Communities Alliance server:

10 CFR Part 830

Nuclear Safety Management; Interim Final Rule (10/10/2000)

SUMMARY: This interim final rule amends the Department of Energy's (DOE
or the Department) nuclear safety regulations to (1) establish and
maintain safety bases for hazard category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities
and perform work in accordance with safety bases, and (2) clarify that
the quality assurance work process requirements apply to standards and
controls adopted to meet regulatory or contract requirements that may
affect nuclear safety.  The requirements in this rule apply to
contractor-operated and government-operated nuclear facilities. 
 
DATES: This rule is effective December 11, 2000. You may send comments
for consideration until November 9, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be addressed to: Richard Black, Director, Office
of Nuclear and Facility Safety Policy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. You may also email an
electronic copy of your comments to Mary.Haughey@eh.doe.gov

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard L. Black, 
(301) 903-3465, richard.black@eh.doe.gov.

The interim final rule may be found at:
http://frwebgate2.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate.cgi?WAISdocID=1148412397+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
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Susan L. Gawarecki, Ph.D., Executive Director
Oak Ridge Reservation Local Oversight Committee
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