[DNFSB LETTERHEAD]

 

July 21, 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 your July 11, 2005, letter notifying the Board of the need for an extension of 45 days beyond July 12, 2005, in which to submit an Implementation Plan for Recommendation 2004-2, Active Confinement Systems.

 

Please be advised that the Board concurs and agrees to such an extension.

 

Sincerely,

 

A. J. Eggenberger

Chairman

 

c:  Mr. Mark B. Whitaker, Jr.