ML19341D255

Requests Executive Branch Position Re Union Carbide Corp Application for License to Export 10.8 Kg Highly Enriched U for Fabrication Into Fuel Elements to Be Returned for Use in Sterling Forest Reactor,To France.W/O Encl Application

ML19341D255
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Issue date:	02/25/1981
From:	Devine J NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP)
To:	Helfrich G STATE, DEPT. OF, BUREAU OF OCEANS & INTL. ENVIRONMENT
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NUDOCS 8103050231
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Mr. Gerard F. Helfrich, Director

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Dear Mr. Helfrich:

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% h I'd Enclosed please find an application from Union Carbide Corporation for a license to export 10.8 kilograms of HEU to France for fabrication into fuel elements and return to Union Carbide lor use in the Sterling Forest Reactor.

Before taking action on this license application, we would appreciate your views, in accordance with established procedures, as to whether the proposed export meets the applicable criteria in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended by the Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 1978.

Sincerely, j

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evine, Assistant Director cxpo G/ Import and International Safeguards Office of International Programs

Enclosure:

Appl. dtd 2/9/81 (XSNM01787) cc w/ enclosure:

Mr. Michael McDonough3 DOE Mr. Richard L. Williamson, ACDA/NP/NX Ms. Sheila Buckley, 000 Ms. Natalie Martin, DOE Mr. Dan Cook, DOC Mr. Robin DeLaBarre, DOS 81030503bl