ML20214B351
| ML20214B351 | |
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| Issue date: | 05/14/1987 |
| From: | Harold Denton NRC OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GPA) |
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11001002 Westinghouse Electric Corporation License No. ISNM80001 i
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DEMAND FOR INFORMATION 1.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation (licensee) holds import license No.
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!$NM80001 issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Comission pursuant to 10 C.F.R.
The license authorizes the licensee to import 25,225 kilograms of J
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l uranium enriched to a maximum of 3.6% in the U-235 isotope from the Republic 4
of Korea. The license, issued on February 15, 1980, and amended March 18, 1982 I,
and March 10,1983, expires December 31,1990, i
II.
On October 2, 1986, Congress enacted the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid 1
Actof1986.(theAct). Section 309 of that Act, which became effective on L
i December 31, 1986, prohibitstheimportintotheUnitedStatesof(1) uranium 4
i ore and (2) uranium oxide that is produced or manufactured in South Africa.
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l, As an interim step to comply with the statutory deadline, on December 31, i
1986, the Comission promulgated an amendment to 10 C.F.R. Part 110, that requires a specific license for all imports of South African origin uranium.
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On February 4, 1987, the NRC's Office of International Programs sent a letter to licensee, notifying licensee that the provisions of the Act may i
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The letter notified require modifications to its existing import license.
licensee that the Commission would be deciding upon an appropriate course of action in the near future, and that the Commission was " requesting Westinghouse Electric Corporation and all other holders of specific import licenses to refrain from importing any material of South African origin under The letter concluded these licenses while [ Commission] review is under way."
that, "[s]hould you anticipate a requirement to utilize your existing licenses to import any South African uranium, your cooperation in advising us of your plans before the import is made would be greatly appreciated."
III.
On May 7,1987, the NRC learned that, contrary to the NRC's request in its letter of February 4,1987, one holder of specific import licenses, during the week of March 22, 1987, had imported natural uranium concentrate of South African origin. Also contrary to the NRC's request, that licensee did not advise the NRC of its plans to import the South African uranium, either before or after its importation.
On the basis of the above, the NRC has determined that it requires information concerning any plans of each of its licensees to import South African uranium in the future, and any importations that have occurred since December 31, 1986.
IV.
Accordingly, you are required to submit to the Assistant Director for International Security - International Programs, Office of Governmental and Public Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D. C. 20555, the following information, in writing and under oath or affirmation, pursuant to Sections 161c and 182 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and 10 C.F.R. 9 110.52(b):
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The date, quantity and end user of any planned import by you of any form of uranium of South African origin. Such information must be submitted to the NRC no later than 60 days in advance cf each shipment date. There are no exceptions to this 60 day advance notice requirement unless specifically approved in advance, in writing, by the NRC.
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The date, quantity and end user of any form of uranium of South African origin that has been imported by you from December 31, 1986 to date. This information shall be submitted within 20 days of the date of this Order. If no uranium of South African origin has been imported from December 31, 1986 to date, a statement of that fact shall be submitted within 20 days of the date of this Order.
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After reviewing your response, the NRC will detennine whether further action is necessary to insure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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w Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Governmental and Public Affairs Dated Washington, DC this/
ay of May 1987.
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