June 28, 1999

Commissioner Greta Joy Dicus
c/o Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Attention: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff

RE: 10 CFR Part 63 Proposed Rule

Dear Chairman Dicus:

     Attached are the comments of Eureka County, Nevada concerning the above referenced proposed rule. Eureka County is an affected county under Section 116 the Nuclear Waste Policy Act as amended.

     We appreciate the time extension made by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on this regulation in response to requests from the public, and complement the Commission staff on its diligence in scheduling meetings in Nevada regarding the rule.

     Please make our comments part of the record.

Sincerely,

Abigail C. Johnson

Abigail C. Johnson
Nuclear Waste Advisor

cc:
Leonard Fiorenzi
John Balliette
Vicki Drennan
AULGs
Nevada NWPO