[DNFSB LETTERHEAD]

 

February 10, 2005

 

The Honorable Samuel W. Bodman

Secretary of Energy

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20585-1000

 

Dear Secretary Bodman:

 

The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) is in receipt of Secretary Abraham’s January 31, 2005, letter requesting an extension of 45 days to respond to the Board’s Recommendation 2004-2, Active Confinement Systems.

 

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.