James K. Asselstine papers, 1981-1987

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Summary

Creators:
Asselstine, James K.
Abstract:
Memoranda, reports, studies, and correspondence, relating to nuclear power plants in the United States, including issues of licensing, safety, and waste management.
Extent:
110 manuscript boxes (44.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James K. Asselstine papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
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
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1993.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], James K. Asselstine papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US