[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.