July 9, 2013 

MEMORANDUM TO: R. W. Borchardt 

 Executive Director for Operations 

FROM: Annette L. Vietti-Cook, Secretary /RA/

SUBJECT: STAFF REQUIREMENTS – SECY-13-0051 – MANAGEMENT 

REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATION FOR PROBATION OF 

THE GEORGIA AGREEMENT STATE PROGRAM 

The Commission has approved the staff’s recommendation to place the Georgia Agreement 

State Program on probation. The staff should make the attached edits to the Federal Register

Notice and the letter. 

The staff should quickly report to the Commission if at any time during this probation period the 

State is not making progress to improve and sustain its program. 

The staff should continue to enhance the Agreement State program as necessary even if a 

wholesale change is not warranted. The staff should continue to keep the Commission 

informed of its assessment of the IMPEP and any changes the staff determines are necessary 

to ensure appropriate oversight of Agreement State programs. 

Attachment: Changes to the Federal Register notice and letter in SECY-13-0051 

cc: Chairman Macfarlane 

 Commissioner Svinicki 

 Commissioner Apostolakis 

 Commissioner Magwood 

 Commissioner Ostendorff 

 OGC 

 CFO 

 OCA 

 OPA 

 Office Directors, Regions, ACRS, ASLBP (via E-Mail) 

 PDR 

SECY Note: This SRM will be released to the public 5 working days after dispatch of 

the letter to the Governor. 
Changes to the Federal Register notice and the letter in SECY-13-0051 

Changes to the Federal Register notice 

1. On page 1, “SUMMARY” paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... probation and a further 

increaseing in the NRC ....’ Revise line 4 to read ‘ ... Program, as well as including 

oversight overseeing ....’ 

 

2. On page 1, “SUMMARY” paragraph, revise line 6 to read ‘ ... significant and sustainable 

improvements ....’ Revise line 7 to read ‘ ... status will could be lifted. There will be 

further announcements of that such ....’ 

3. On page 2, 1st paragraph, revise line 5 to read ‘ ... States which that have ....’ 

4. On page 2, 1st paragraph, delete the last sentence (The Commission Policy ... NRC 

oversight.) 

5. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, revise line 2 to read ‘ ... State’s regulatory programs are ....’ 

6. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... compatible. It is the policy of the

NRC to evaluates the NRC regional materials programs and ....’ 

7. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, revise line 4 to read ‘ ... programs in an integrated manner, 

using ....’ 

8. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, revise lines 4 and 5 to read ‘ ... using common and noncommon performance ....’ 

9. On page 2, 2nd paragraph, revise lines 6 and 7 to read ‘ ... State and NRC regional 

radioactive materials programs is called ....’ 

10. On page 2, last paragraph, revise line 2 to read ‘ ... assessment of each NRC regional 

materials and the Agreement ....’ 

11. On page 2, last paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... IMPEP report, which ....’ 

12. On page 2, last paragraph, revise line 5 to read ‘ ... provided by the region or State ....’ 

13. On page 3, insert a new sentence at the end of line 3 as follows: In 2008, the MRB 

placed the Georgia Program under a condition of Monitoring due to the results of the 

2008 Georgia Program IMPEP. 

14. On page 3, 1st full paragraph, revise lines 1 and 2 to read ‘Overall After the most recent 

review, the MRB found the overall Georgia Program compatible with the NRC’s program 

and adequate to protect public health and safety, but needs improvement, and 

compatible with the NRC’s program. The MRB ....’ 

15. On page 3, 1st full paragraph, revise lines 9 and 10 to read ‘ ... Commission considered 

the performance of the Georgia Program and agreed ....’ 
16. On page 3, last paragraph, delete the 1st sentence (In cases where ... on Probation.) 

17. On page 3, last paragraph, delete the sentence in line 5 (The probationary period is 

approximately one year.) 

18. On page 3, last paragraph, revise lines 8 and 9 to read ‘ ... significant and sustainable 

improvements ....’ 

19. On page 4, 1st paragraph, delete the 1st sentence (Upon Commission ... be lifted.) 

20. On page 4, 1st paragraph, revise line 2 to read ‘ ... Probation would will be ....’ 

21. On page 4, 1st paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... NRC will would ....’ 

22. On page 4, 1st paragraph, revise line 5 to read ‘ ... Georgia Program, if approved by the 

Commission.’ 

Changes to the Letter 

23. On page 1, 1st paragraph, revise line 1 to read ‘ ... I am writing to bring ....’ 

 

24. On page 1, 1st paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... State Program. This is the program 

responsible for ensuring in overseeing the safe ....’ 

25. On page 1, 2nd paragraph, revise line 5 to read ‘ ... use of certain radioactive ....’ 

26. On page 1, 3rd paragraph, revise line 2 to read ‘ ... adequacy of your ....’ 

27. On page 1, 3rd paragraph, revise lines 4 and 5 to read ‘ ... degraded and increased 

oversight by the NRC is required to confirm program improvements. The ....’ 

28. On page 1, 3rd paragraph, revise line 5 to read ‘ ... Commission has further ....’ 

29. On page 1, 3rd paragraph, revise line 6 to read ‘ ... Georgia Pprogram would ....’ 

30. On page 1, 3rd paragraph, revise line 8 to read ‘ ... Probation. Staff from your the 

radiation control Radioactive Materials pProgram within the Georgia Environmental 

Protection Division have has been ....’ 

31. On page 1, 4th paragraph, capitalize “Program” in lines 1 and 3. 

32. On page 1, 4th paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... with the Georgia ....’ 

33. On page 1, 4th paragraph, revise lines 5 through 7 to read ‘It is not expected that our 

Our decision for Probation does not would impact involve other ....’ 

34. On page 1, 5th paragraph, revise line 1 to read ‘ ... staff has already provided ....’ 
35. On page 1, 5th paragraph, revise line 3 to read ‘ ... weaknesses, including specific goals 

and timetables. The ....’ 

36. On page 2, revise line 2 from the top to read ‘ ... significant and sustainable

improvements ....’ 

37. On page 2, revise line 3 from the top to read ‘ ... status will could be ....’ 

38. On page 2, last paragraph, move the phone number up to the end of the last line. 

39. The following additional language should be included in the letter: “I have received 

your request, dated June 5, 2013, to relinquish Georgia’s authority to evaluate and 

approve sealed source and device applications from Georgia licensees. I understand 

your desire to focus attention on the core areas of the Georgia Agreement State 

Program. The Commission will act on your request shortly.”