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Title: James K. Asselstine papers
Date (inclusive): 1981-1987
Collection Number: 93042
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
110 manuscript boxes
(44.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoranda, reports, studies, and correspondence, relating to nuclear power plants in the United States, including issues of
licensing, safety, and waste management.
Creator:
Asselstine, James K.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1993.
[Identification of item], James K. Asselstine papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1970 | B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute |
| 1973 | J.D., University of Virginia |
| 1973-1975 | Legal Intern and Staff Attorney, Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Panel, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| 1975-1977 | Assistant Counsel, Congressional Joint Committee on Atomic Energy |
| 1977-1978 | Staff Attorney, Regulations Division, Office of the Executive Legal Director, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| 1978-1981 | Minority Counsel, Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works |
| 1981- | Associate Counsel, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works |
| 1982-1987 | Commissioner, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Scope and Content of Collection
The James K. Asselstine papers include memoranda, reports, studies, and correspondence related to nuclear power plants in
the United States, including issues of licensing, safety, and waste management.
The collection documents Asselstine's work for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Asselstine served as a member of the
NRC from 1982 to 1987. When voting on Commission issues, he often favored increases in safety measures, using his background
as a lawyer to inform his decisions. The bulk of the collection consists of the
SECY (Office of the Secretary) File, which includes memoranda, reports, and voting response sheets related to NRC decisions. The collection also includes materials
related to commissioners who served with Asselstine.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Nuclear energy -- United States
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission