[DNFSB LETTERHEAD]
November 22, 2002
The Honorable Spencer Abraham
Secretary of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-1000
Dear Secretary Abraham:
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
(Board) is in receipt of your November 21, 2002 letter requesting an extension
of 45 days to respond to the Board’s
Recommendation 2002-2.
In accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 2286d.(b)(l), the Board grants the
Secretary of Energy an additional period not to exceed 45 days.
Sincerely,
John T. Conway
Chairman
c:
Mr. Mark B. Whitaker, Jr.