ML20216J050
| ML20216J050 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/11/1998 |
| From: | Hoyle J NRC OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY (SECY) |
| To: | Stoiber C NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| References | |
| REF-10CFR9.7 SECY-98-023-C, SECY-98-23-C, NUDOCS 9803230324 | |
| Download: ML20216J050 (2) | |
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SUBJECT:
STAFF REQUIREMENTS - SECY-98-023 - PROPOSED
" SUBSEQUENT ARRANGEMENT" TO AUTHORIZE ARGENTINA TO RECOVER AND USE FOR MEDICAL ISOTOPE PRODUCTION, TWO KILOGRAMS OF U.S.-SUPPLIED, UNIRRADIATED HIGH ENRICHED URANIUM (HEU)
The Commission has approved the response to DOE indicating no objection to the proposed subsequent arrangement, contingent on completion of the proposed exchange of diplomatic notes end subject to the following comments.
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Commission approval is based on the understanding that the staff is satisfied that all applicable criteria are met for the proposed subsequent arrangement.
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The staK should convey disappointment to the Executive Branch about the quality of thu analysis and documentation provided to the NRC, particularly given that this is the first authorization to take place between the U.S. and Argentina in the nuclear area for more than twenty years.
The staff should urge the Executive Branch to clarify the proposed diplomatic notes with regard to the actual amount and intended exclusive use of the altered material.
l The Commission should De periodically informed about the proposed Sister-Laboratory cooperation between Argonne National Laboratory and CNEA in Argentina to support and monitor fulfillment of the requirement that the U.S. Govemment is actively developing an attemative nuclear reactor fuel or target that can be used in that reactor.
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