ML20147E209
| ML20147E209 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 11/17/1978 |
| From: | Oplinger G NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 7812210012 | |
| Download: ML20147E209 (1) | |
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NOV 171sm MEMOPANDUM FOR: The Files
SUBJECT:
EXEMPTION FROM EXPORT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (APPLICATION XSNM-740, AMENDMENT NO. 01)
In October 1977, Westinghouse Electric Corporation applied for a license amendment to export additional low-enriched uranium for use as reload fuel for the Ko-Ri I reactor in the Republic of Korea (R0K).
Based upon its assessments, and upon information provided by the Executive Branch, the staff has concluded that the proposed export would be consistent with the recently enacted Nuclear Nonproliferation Act, including the requirement that the physical security program, adequate to protect the material, will be maintained in the ROK.
However, the written assurance (as required by 10 CFR 110.43(b)) that physical security measures providing as a minimum protection comparable to that set forth in INFCIRC/225, Rev.1, will be maintained has not yet been obtained from the Government i
of Korea.
1 The application was submitted to the NRC before May 19, 1978, the effective data of 10 CFR 110, and the standard assurances required prior to that date have been obtained. Based upon U.S. Government personnel visits to the ROK and other information, it is concluded that the physical protection system, equipment and procedures for the fixed site facilities, and the procedures and equipment for transportation security in the ROK are adequate to physically protect the material requested in the subject application, and provide physical protection comparable to that set forth in INFCIRC/225, Rev. 1.
P To require the supplementary written physical assurances at this time would impose additional and unwarranted burdens upon the ROK. Therefore under authority delegated to me on June 18, 1976, and pursuant to 10 CFR 110.10(a), I have determined that exemption from the provisions of 10 CFR 110.43(b) for a written assurance is authorized by law, is not inimical to the common defense and security and does not constitute un-reasonable risk to public health and safety, and, accordingly, exemption from this requirement is hereby granted.
g Gerald G.
p inger, ssistant Director Export / Import and International Safeguards Office of International Programs 78122100g