[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 5656] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-2812] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Proposed Generic Communication; Degradation of Steam Generator Internals AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Extension of public comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On December 31, 1996 (61 FR 69116), the NRC published for public comment a proposed generic letter concerning the importance of performing comprehensive examinations of steam generator internals to ensure steam generator tube structural integrity is maintained in accordance with the requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR part 50. The generic letter will enable the NRC to verify whether or not the condition of addressees' steam generator internals comply and conform with the current licensing basis for their respective facilities. The comment period for this proposed generic letter was originally scheduled to expire on January 30, 1997. In a letter dated January 27, 1997, the Nuclear Energy Institute requested a 45-day extension of the comment period to permit sufficient time to reach consensus on a coordinated industry response. In response to this request, the NRC has decided to extend the comment period. DATES: The comment period has been extended 45 days and will now expire on March 15, 1997. Comments submitted after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given except for comments received on or before this date. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Chief, Rules Review and Directives Branch, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Mail Stop T-6D- 69, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Written comments may also be delivered to 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, from 7:30 am to 4:15 pm, Federal workdays. Copies of written comments received may be examined at the NRC Public Document Room, 2120 L Street, N.W. (Lower Level), Washington, D.C. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie M. Coffin (301) 415-2778. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 30th day of January, 1997. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Thomas T. Martin, Director, Division of Reactor Program Management, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. [FR Doc. 97-2812 Filed 2-5-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590-01-P