ML20058N413
| ML20058N413 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/25/1990 |
| From: | Harold Denton NRC OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GPA) |
| To: | Graham B, Sharp P, Udall M HOUSE OF REP., ENERGY & COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REP., INTERIOR & INSULAR AFFAIRS, SENATE, ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC WORKS |
| References | |
| FRN-55FR30449, FRN-55FR34518, RULE-PR-110 CCS, NUDOCS 9008140122 | |
| Download: ML20058N413 (3) | |
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The Honorable Bob Graham, Chairman Subcomittee on Nuclear Regulation Comittee on Environment and Public Works Unites States Senate Washington, DC 20510 3
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Conimission (NRC) has sent to the Office of the Federal Register for publication the enclosed amendments to the Commission's export regulations in 10 CFR Part 110.
Recently the members of the multilateral NPT Nuclear Exporters Group (the Zangger Comittee) accepted a clarification to the international export
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control " Trigger List" regarding the coverage of gaseous diffusion technology.
As a result, the Department of State, as the responsible U.S. Government agency for undertaking the Zangger Committee negotiations, requested the Comission to implement the Zangger Comittee's decision by publishing an interpretative rule in the Federal Register listing the new specified components in 10 CFR Part 110.
Accordingly, the Commission has added to the NRC export regulations new definitions for specially designed components for use in a gaseous diffusion enrichment plant to reflect this clarification. The purpose of the clarification is to improve the administration of export controls over these items. The rule 4 an interpretative rule only.
The Executive Branch concurs in the amendments.
The amendments are not inimical to the comon defense and security of the United States, do not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety, and are consistent with the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of '
1954, as amended by the Nuclear Non-Proliferatien Act of 1978.
Further, the amendments are not inconsistent with the obligations'of the United States under any treaty or international arrangements, including the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Sincerely,
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Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Governmental and Public Affairs i
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The Honorable Morris K. Udall, Chairman Subcomittee on Energy and the Environment Comittee on Int erior and Insular Affairs United States riouse of Representatives f
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has sent to the Office of the Federal Register for publication the enclosed amendments to the Commission's export regulations in 10 CFR Part-110.
e, Recently the members of the multilateral NPT Nuclear Exporters Group (the Zangger Committee) accepted a clarification to the international export control " Trigger List" regarding the coverage of gaseous diffusion technology.
As a result, the. Department of State, as the responsible U.S. Government agency for undertaking the Zangger Comittee negotiations, requested the Comission to implement the Zangger Committee's decision by publishing an interpretative rule in the Federal Register listing the new specified components in 10 CFR Part 110.
Accordingly, the Commission has adc'ed to the NRC export regulations new definitions for specially designed components for use in a gaseous diffusion enrichment plant to reflect this clarification. The purpose of the clarification is to improve the administration of export controls over these items. The rule is an interpretative rule only.
The Executive Branch concurs in the amendments..
The amendments are not inimical to the common defense and security of the United States, do not constitute an unreasonable ri d to the public health and safety, and are consistent with the provisions of to Atomic Energy Act-of' 1954, as amended by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978.
Further, the amendments are not inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under any treaty or international arrangements, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Sincerely,
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c Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ enclosure:
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The Honorable Philip Sharp, Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has sent to the Office of the Federal Register for publication the enclosed amendments to the Commission's export regulations in 10 CFR Part 110.
Recently the members of the multilateral NPT Nuclear Exporters Group (the Zangger Committee) accepted a clarification to the international export control " Trigger List" regarding the coverage of gaseous diffusion technology.
As a result, the Department of State, at the responsible U.S. Government agency for undertaking the Zangger Committee negotiations, requested the Commission to implement the Zangger Committee's decision by publishing an interpretative rule in the Federal Register listing the new specified components in 10 CFR Part 110.
Accordingly, the Commission has added to the NRC export regulations new definitions for specially designed components for use in a gaseous diffusion enrichment plant to reflect :his clarification. The purpose of the clarification is to improve the administration of export controls over these items. The rule is an interpretative rule only.
The Executive Branch concurs in the amendments.
The amen 6ents are not inimical to the common defense and security of the United Sbtes, do not constitute an unreasonable risk to the public health and safety, and are consistent with the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended by the Nuclear Non Proliferation Act of 1978.
Further, the amendments are not inconsistent with the obligations of the United States under any treaty or. international arrangements, including the Treaty on the Non Proli'eration of Nuclear Weapons.
Sincerely,
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/f Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Governmental and Public Affairs
Enclosure:
As stated cc w/ enclosure:
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