Manpower Requirements for Operating Reactors (Generic Letter 78-23)

                                                              GL 78-23
                                UNITED STATES 
                        NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 

                                        June 5, 1978

Docket No 50-286

Power Authority State of New York
Attn: Mr. George T. Berry
      General Manager and
        Chief Manager
10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

Gentlemen:

RE:  MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING REACTORS

     We are enclosing a document entitled, "Manpower Requirements for
Operating Reactors."  We are using the bases given in this document for
allowing the sharing of duties to meet minimum staffing requirements for fire
bridgades at nuclear power plants.  This is being provided for your guidance
in meeting NRC requirements in this area.


                                    Sincerely, 



                                    Victor Stello, Jr., Director  
                                    Division of Operating Reactors  
                                    Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Enclosure:
Manpower Requirements for Operating Reactors

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