Affidavit Alleging That Westinghouse Has Been Bribed by Marcos Govt.Contends That Location of Reactor on Slope of Volcano Believed to Be Active Will Cause Harm to Us Military Personnel Located in Adjacent Areas| ML19256F073 |
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Category:AFFIDAVITS
MONTHYEARML19290E7081980-01-29029 January 1980
Affidavit Urging Denial of Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Export Threaten Philippine Sovereignity, Jeopardizes Global Commons & Affects Us Natl Security. Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19210E5831979-11-19019 November 1979
Affidavit of C Planas on 791119 Re Westinghouse Application to Export Nuclear Reactor to Philippines.Application Should Be Denied Due to Health & Safety Risks & High Cost of Maint
ML19253C1351979-11-12012 November 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Govt Has Not Carefully Considered Impacts of Proposed Reactor.Nrc Should Conduct Thorough Health,Safety & Environ Review.Reactor Would Be Unsafe.Exhibits Encl
ML19268B9901979-11-0606 November 1979
Affidavit Stating Observation of Commission 790623-0810 & 0913-14 Hearing in Philadelphia,Pa.Objects to Scope of Hearing & Limited Opportunity Given to Participants
ML19256F0731979-10-19019 October 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Westinghouse Has Been Bribed by Marcos Govt.Contends That Location of Reactor on Slope of Volcano Believed to Be Active Will Cause Harm to Us Military Personnel Located in Adjacent Areas
ML19256F0721979-10-19019 October 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Environmental Matters Will Be Aggravated by Allowing Exportation of Nuclear Reactor from Us.Urges Commission to Disapprove Proposal
ML19254F0271979-09-28028 September 1979
Affidavit of L Mattison on 791003 Re Supplemental Memorandum to 790420 Petition to Intervene.Intervention Is in Public Interest & Would Assist NRC in Making Required Determinations.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19254C8521979-09-28028 September 1979
Affidavit Attesting That Ctr for Development Policy Conducts Independent,Nonpartisan Research of Us Development Programs, W/Primary Attention Focused on Nanot Point Reactor Project. Requests Intervention to Present Evidence
ML19254C8501979-08-31031 August 1979
Affidavit Attesting Authorization to Intervene on Behalf of Movement of Free Philippines.Certificate of Svc Encl
1980-01-29
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Category:LEGAL TRANSCRIPTS & ORDERS & PLEADINGS
MONTHYEARML19310A6271980-06-10010 June 1980
Brief on Appeal Before Us Court of Appeals,Dc Circuit,From Commission 800506 Orders.Case Must Be Remanded to Examine Us Common Defense & Security Under Atomic Energy Act,Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act & Nepa.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19305D4561980-04-0303 April 1980
Motion to Stay Effectiveness of Final Order,Pending Appeal & Judicial Review Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines. Delay in Shipment Will Not Injure Interests of Exporter or Parties.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19294C1251980-02-29029 February 1980
Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Effects on Global Commons Subminimal Per Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export process,ERDA-1542.W/Certificate of Svc
ML19290E3061980-02-29029 February 1980
Statement of Views in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Submittals Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Urges Preparation of EIS Updating ERDA-1542 & Addressing Possible Environ Impacts on Us & Global Commons
ML19294C1191980-02-29029 February 1980
Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Impact on Clark Air Force Base & Subic Bay Naval Station Sufficient to Pose Threat.W/Certificate of Svc
ML19294C1071980-02-29029 February 1980
Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines.Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export activities,ERDA-1542,should Be Applied.Effects on Global Commons Not Related to Us Defense
ML19322E2601980-02-28028 February 1980
Statement Opposing Proposed Export of Reactor & Matls to Philippines by Westinghouse.Nrc Should Not Approve Export of Reactor & Matls for Power Plant to Be Constructed on Slope of Volcano
ML19294B6441980-02-28028 February 1980
Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Re Reactor Export to Philippines.License Should Be Issued Immediately. NRC Already Adequately Addressed Health Safety & Environ Effects
ML19290E7051980-02-27027 February 1980
Comments & Argument in Response to Commission 800208 Order Inviting Further Views Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Adopts Wl Cummings 800129 Encl Affidavit Re Health,Safety & Environ Effects on Global Commons or Us Land
ML19294B6041980-02-26026 February 1980
Comments in Response to Commission 791019 & 800208 Orders Re Reactor Export to Philippines.Steps Taken by Philippine Govt Assure No Adverse Health & Environ Effects on Us Global Commons.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19290E7081980-01-29029 January 1980
Affidavit Urging Denial of Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Export Threaten Philippine Sovereignity, Jeopardizes Global Commons & Affects Us Natl Security. Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19211C6621979-12-27027 December 1979
Comments on NRC 791119 Position Per Commission 791019 Order. Urges Compliance w/1954 Atomic Energy Act Re Limitation of NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us
ML19211C6241979-12-27027 December 1979
Comments by National Power Corp of Philippines on NRC 791119 Submittal in Response to Commission 791019 Order.Urges Compliance W/Us 1954 Atomic Energy Act Limiting NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us
ML19257A3961979-12-19019 December 1979
Response to Westinghouse Objection to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.No Delay or Prejudice Will Arise from Granting of Request.No Other Group Can Represent Interests of Petitioners
ML19257A6591979-12-19019 December 1979
Response in Opposition to Westinghouse Answer Objecting to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.Adopts Ctr for Development Policy,Movement for Environ Protection & Jn Perlas 790604 Consolidated Reply.W/Certificate of Svc
ML19260C6721979-12-18018 December 1979
Reply to Applicant Response to Petitioner Motion to Intervene.Urges Commission to Grant Intervention.Affidavit of Support & Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19260B6141979-11-29029 November 1979
Response in Opposition to Ctr for Development Policy, Philippine Movement for Environ Protection,Movement for Free Philippines & Nj Perias 791119 Pleading.Waiver of Export Rules Will Create Uncertainty Among Importing Countries
ML19210E5401979-11-21021 November 1979
Response to NRC 791019 Request for Views on Philippine Export Proceedings.Hearing on Seven Items Outlined in 790419 Petition to Intervene Requested
ML19210E5831979-11-19019 November 1979
Affidavit of C Planas on 791119 Re Westinghouse Application to Export Nuclear Reactor to Philippines.Application Should Be Denied Due to Health & Safety Risks & High Cost of Maint
ML19260A6281979-11-19019 November 1979
Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Requests Hearing on Issues Presented in 790419 Petition to Intervene.Supporting Documentation Encl
ML19262A9881979-11-19019 November 1979
Brief in Lieu of Pleading,Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Questions Ability of Less Developed Nations to Deal W/Nuclear Technology Issues.Supporting Documentation Encl
ML19253C3591979-11-19019 November 1979
Memorandum Stating Position Re Export of Nuclear Reactor to Philippines in Response to NRC 791019 Order.Nrc Has No Jurisdiction Over Matters Affecting Health & Safety in Foreign Countries.Certificate of Svc & Exhibits Encl
ML19210E4861979-11-19019 November 1979
Comments in Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Commission Jurisdiction to Consider Nuclear Reactor Effects in Foreign Country.Proceeding Affects Foreign Policy Which NRC Cannot Formulate
ML19210E6181979-11-15015 November 1979
Statement of Views by Natl Power Corp,Agency of Govt of Philippines,In Response to Commission 791019 Order.Atomic Energy & Nuclear Nonproliferation Acts Were Not Promulgated to Dictate Policies on Foreign Nations
ML19210D9251979-11-14014 November 1979
Response to Commission 791019 Order for Views on Procedural & Jurisdictional Issues.Relevant Legal Considerations Discussed May Justify Different NRC Health,Safety & Environ Reviews for Some Export License Applications
ML19253C1351979-11-12012 November 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Govt Has Not Carefully Considered Impacts of Proposed Reactor.Nrc Should Conduct Thorough Health,Safety & Environ Review.Reactor Would Be Unsafe.Exhibits Encl
ML19253C1231979-11-12012 November 1979
Petition to Intervene in Form of Brief Requesting License Denial.Urges Review of Commission 791019 Order Re Seismic & Geological Risks,Design Adequacy,Environ Impact,Spent Fuel Disposition & Other Issues.Hearings Requested
ML19210D9791979-11-12012 November 1979
Responds to 791019 Order Requesting Views on Jurisdictional & Procedural Issues.Nrc Failed to Comply w/791004 Deadline for Implementation of Executive Order 12114.NRC Is Restrained from Action on Westinghouse Application
ML19250C6581979-11-0808 November 1979
Natl Power Corp Statement of Views Re Pending Westinghouse Export Application.Export License Should Be Granted W/O Further Proceedings
ML19268B9901979-11-0606 November 1979
Affidavit Stating Observation of Commission 790623-0810 & 0913-14 Hearing in Philadelphia,Pa.Objects to Scope of Hearing & Limited Opportunity Given to Participants
ML19256F0671979-11-0202 November 1979
Brief in Lieu of Pleading Per Commission 791019 Order Inviting Submittal of Questions Re Scope of Commission Jurisdiction Over Foreign Environ.Alleges That Environ Impacts in Philippines May Be Connected W/Us Security
ML19256F0731979-10-19019 October 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Westinghouse Has Been Bribed by Marcos Govt.Contends That Location of Reactor on Slope of Volcano Believed to Be Active Will Cause Harm to Us Military Personnel Located in Adjacent Areas
ML19256F0721979-10-19019 October 1979
Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Environmental Matters Will Be Aggravated by Allowing Exportation of Nuclear Reactor from Us.Urges Commission to Disapprove Proposal
ML19209D2001979-10-10010 October 1979
Notice of Friends of Filipino People Intention to File 791016 Petition to Intervene,Along W/Opposition & Request for Participation.States Experience Gained in Representing Us Citizens Concerned About US-Philippines Relations
ML19254C8261979-10-0909 October 1979
Supplemental Memorandum in Response to NRC Supplemental Answer.Psar & Other Primary Evidence Were Prepared by Members of Group Applying for Full Participation in Proceeding.Certificate of Svc & Affidavits Encl
ML19261F1541979-10-0909 October 1979
Answer in Opposition to Movement for Free Philippines Motion to Amend 791003 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing. Petition Is Untimely & Does Not Satisfy Requirements. Separate Intervention Status Should Not Be Granted
ML19254F0231979-10-0303 October 1979
Motion That Ctr for Development Policy 790419 Petition to Intervenor Be Amended to Add Movement for Free Philippines as Petitioner.Members Are Political Refugees.Affidavit of H Alvarez & Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19254F0261979-10-0303 October 1979
Supplemental Memorandum in Support of 790420 Petition to Intervene & Request for Adjudicatory Public Hearing.Asserts Vital Interest in Export Proceeding
ML19254C8511979-10-0303 October 1979
Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Ctr for Development 790420 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Alleges Discovery of Contradicting Applicant Submittal
ML19254C8451979-10-0303 October 1979
Motion to Amend 790419 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Participation Will Draw Filipino Attention to Risks & Hazards Created by Reactor.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19254F0271979-09-28028 September 1979
Affidavit of L Mattison on 791003 Re Supplemental Memorandum to 790420 Petition to Intervene.Intervention Is in Public Interest & Would Assist NRC in Making Required Determinations.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19254C8521979-09-28028 September 1979
Affidavit Attesting That Ctr for Development Policy Conducts Independent,Nonpartisan Research of Us Development Programs, W/Primary Attention Focused on Nanot Point Reactor Project. Requests Intervention to Present Evidence
ML19254C8501979-08-31031 August 1979
Affidavit Attesting Authorization to Intervene on Behalf of Movement of Free Philippines.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19254D4891979-07-11011 July 1979
Transcript of Republic of Philippines Commission on Nuclear Power Plants 790711-13 Hearings in Manila,Philippines. Transcript Divided Into Sections by Stenographer
ML19261D6981979-06-0404 June 1979
Joint Reply of Petitioners to NRC & Westinghouse Request for Denial of Intervenor Status.Petitioners Have Standing Under All Applicable Tests.Consolidation of Licenses Will Aid Proceedings.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19257A2541979-05-23023 May 1979
Answer in Opposition to Friends of the Filipino People & Coalition Against Reactor Exports 791106 & 15 Briefs. Petitioners Failed to Demonstrate Standing & Raised Questions Outside NRC Jurisdiction.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19269D9811979-05-23023 May 1979
Applicant Answer to 790419 Petition to Intervene.Joint Intervenors Are Untimely,Lack Standing,Raise Issues Outside Jurisdiction of NRC & Fail to Demonstrate That Hearing Is in Public Interest.Certificate of Svc Encl
ML19263E2461979-04-19019 April 1979
Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing Per 10CFR110 by Ctr for Development Policy,Jn Perlas & Philippine Movement for Environ Protection.Supporting Documentation Encl
1980-06-10
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Appendix B AFFIDAVIT OF D. BOONE SCHIRMER (National Coordinator, Friends of the Filipino People) l / ?60 7911210
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_ _D. BOOKE SCHIRMER I, the undersigned, D. Boone Schirmer, being first duly sworn do depose and say:
I am the National Coordinator of the Friends of the Filipino People. I have been on its Standing Committee since attending the organisetion's founding conference in 1973 The Friends of the Filipino People is a non-profit organization incorporated in Washington, D. C. Its purpose is to spread inform-ation about the Philippinas, and to bring such information to the attention of the people of this country so that they cay make en-lightened decisions affecting our government's relations uith the Philippines.
The Friends of the Filipino People h s chapters in twenty cities and towns and a national office located in the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, E. E., Washington, D. C. 20002, telephone 543-1093 The Friends of the Filipino People engages in a program of independent and non-partisan research on cuestions of the Philip-pines and U. S. - Philippine relations. It publishes a quarterly bulletin and numerous pieces of educational material in book, brochure, and leaflet form.
Representetives of the Friends of the Filipino People have testified on numerous occasions before Congressional coccittees.
I am authorized to testify regarding the Friends of the Filipino's position on the proposed ciestinghouse nuclecr reactor in the Philippines.
The Friends of the Filipino Feople is opposed to the grant of an export license to the iestinghouse nucleer reactor in the i
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Philippines: and urges the ..uclear Regulatory Commissicn to hold a public hearing on this issue and to deny such an export license.
Our opposition is based on the following major reasons, all of which are spelled out in more detail in the application to which this affidavit is appended.
- 1) We believe the Westinghouse nucleer reactor is unsafe as plan-ned since it is located on the slope of Mount Natib, a volcano authorities believe to be active, and on the site of a geological fault line presenting earthquakes of greater intensity than the plant is designed to withstand. Prevailing winds would tend to blow radioactive gases released by any accident at the reactor site to areas of very dense Filipino population and areas where U. S. military personnel are stationed. The problem of disposal of radioactive waste from the reactor has not been adequately provided for.
- 2) The Westinghouse reactor is planned even though there has been no adequate and free public discussion of the matter and possible dangers involved in the Philippines because of the repressive effect of the present Marcos cartial law governnent.
Despite this, however, large numbers of Filipinos heve indicated their opposition.
- 3) The absence of free public discussion is not the only cuestion-able political and social elecent in the plent 's pra: posed con-struction. fh ere is evidence that the plant contract was secured by ".'estinghouse corporation after the passage of a considerable sum of coney to a person closely connected to Fresident M:rcos and his wife, i. e., to the leaders of the certial law govern-ment. The proposed plant suffers froc the taint of corruption.
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- 4) Public~ opinion in the United States _is asking it increasingly difficult for corporations like Westinghouse to market unsafe nuclear technology in this country. We believe it is unwise, however, for the U. S. government to encourage such corporations to dump such unsafe technology on Third World countries Iike the Philippines where dictatorships exist and public opinion is repressed.
- 5) Ue do not believe that the U. S'. government should encourpge a U. S. corporation to distort Fhilippine national development by sponsoring a project that is unsafe, uneconomical, irrelevant to basic Philippine needs, and of extraordinary cost.
- 6) 'cihereas various political nersonalities, including thbse-in the Carter Administration may be inclined to favor the granting of the export license to Westinghouse in order to curry favor with an influential U. S. corporation as the elections of 1980 approach, we believe the Euclear Reguletory Commission as an independent body should rise above such considerations of supposed political advantage.
- 7) This ';estingcouse nuclear recctor is to be f.acnced 1rrgely by a loan to the Philippine government from the Export-Import Bank. This bank is largely financed by U. S. tax monies.
We believe that the financing of the Westinghouse reactor would be an inappropriate use of U. S. taxpayers ' coney, especially eecause in the long run it is possible that it 1i11 be a cause of bad feeling on the part of the Philiprine people towards the United 5tates.
All of the above najor reasons are more fully explained in
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D. roone denirser Subscribed and Sworn to before ce on this day of
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Notary public My commission expires .
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