Response in Opposition to Ctr for Development Policy, Philippine Movement for Environ Protection,Movement for Free Philippines & Nj Perias 791119 Pleading.Waiver of Export Rules Will Create Uncertainty Among Importing CountriesML19260B614 |
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Category:LEGAL TRANSCRIPTS & ORDERS & PLEADINGS
MONTHYEARML19310A6271980-06-10010 June 1980 Brief on Appeal Before Us Court of Appeals,Dc Circuit,From Commission 800506 Orders.Case Must Be Remanded to Examine Us Common Defense & Security Under Atomic Energy Act,Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act & Nepa.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19305D4561980-04-0303 April 1980 Motion to Stay Effectiveness of Final Order,Pending Appeal & Judicial Review Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines. Delay in Shipment Will Not Injure Interests of Exporter or Parties.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19294C1251980-02-29029 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Effects on Global Commons Subminimal Per Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export process,ERDA-1542.W/Certificate of Svc ML19290E3061980-02-29029 February 1980 Statement of Views in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Submittals Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Urges Preparation of EIS Updating ERDA-1542 & Addressing Possible Environ Impacts on Us & Global Commons ML19294C1191980-02-29029 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Impact on Clark Air Force Base & Subic Bay Naval Station Sufficient to Pose Threat.W/Certificate of Svc ML19294C1071980-02-29029 February 1980 Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines.Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export activities,ERDA-1542,should Be Applied.Effects on Global Commons Not Related to Us Defense ML19322E2601980-02-28028 February 1980 Statement Opposing Proposed Export of Reactor & Matls to Philippines by Westinghouse.Nrc Should Not Approve Export of Reactor & Matls for Power Plant to Be Constructed on Slope of Volcano ML19294B6441980-02-28028 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Re Reactor Export to Philippines.License Should Be Issued Immediately. NRC Already Adequately Addressed Health Safety & Environ Effects ML19290E7051980-02-27027 February 1980 Comments & Argument in Response to Commission 800208 Order Inviting Further Views Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Adopts Wl Cummings 800129 Encl Affidavit Re Health,Safety & Environ Effects on Global Commons or Us Land ML19294B6041980-02-26026 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 791019 & 800208 Orders Re Reactor Export to Philippines.Steps Taken by Philippine Govt Assure No Adverse Health & Environ Effects on Us Global Commons.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19290E7081980-01-29029 January 1980 Affidavit Urging Denial of Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Export Threaten Philippine Sovereignity, Jeopardizes Global Commons & Affects Us Natl Security. Certificate of Svc Encl ML19211C6621979-12-27027 December 1979 Comments on NRC 791119 Position Per Commission 791019 Order. Urges Compliance w/1954 Atomic Energy Act Re Limitation of NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us ML19211C6241979-12-27027 December 1979 Comments by National Power Corp of Philippines on NRC 791119 Submittal in Response to Commission 791019 Order.Urges Compliance W/Us 1954 Atomic Energy Act Limiting NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us ML19257A3961979-12-19019 December 1979 Response to Westinghouse Objection to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.No Delay or Prejudice Will Arise from Granting of Request.No Other Group Can Represent Interests of Petitioners ML19257A6591979-12-19019 December 1979 Response in Opposition to Westinghouse Answer Objecting to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.Adopts Ctr for Development Policy,Movement for Environ Protection & Jn Perlas 790604 Consolidated Reply.W/Certificate of Svc ML19260C6721979-12-18018 December 1979 Reply to Applicant Response to Petitioner Motion to Intervene.Urges Commission to Grant Intervention.Affidavit of Support & Certificate of Svc Encl ML19260B6141979-11-29029 November 1979 Response in Opposition to Ctr for Development Policy, Philippine Movement for Environ Protection,Movement for Free Philippines & Nj Perias 791119 Pleading.Waiver of Export Rules Will Create Uncertainty Among Importing Countries ML19210E5401979-11-21021 November 1979 Response to NRC 791019 Request for Views on Philippine Export Proceedings.Hearing on Seven Items Outlined in 790419 Petition to Intervene Requested ML19210E5831979-11-19019 November 1979 Affidavit of C Planas on 791119 Re Westinghouse Application to Export Nuclear Reactor to Philippines.Application Should Be Denied Due to Health & Safety Risks & High Cost of Maint ML19260A6281979-11-19019 November 1979 Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Requests Hearing on Issues Presented in 790419 Petition to Intervene.Supporting Documentation Encl ML19262A9881979-11-19019 November 1979 Brief in Lieu of Pleading,Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Questions Ability of Less Developed Nations to Deal W/Nuclear Technology Issues.Supporting Documentation Encl ML19253C3591979-11-19019 November 1979 Memorandum Stating Position Re Export of Nuclear Reactor to Philippines in Response to NRC 791019 Order.Nrc Has No Jurisdiction Over Matters Affecting Health & Safety in Foreign Countries.Certificate of Svc & Exhibits Encl ML19210E4861979-11-19019 November 1979 Comments in Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Commission Jurisdiction to Consider Nuclear Reactor Effects in Foreign Country.Proceeding Affects Foreign Policy Which NRC Cannot Formulate ML19210E6181979-11-15015 November 1979 Statement of Views by Natl Power Corp,Agency of Govt of Philippines,In Response to Commission 791019 Order.Atomic Energy & Nuclear Nonproliferation Acts Were Not Promulgated to Dictate Policies on Foreign Nations ML19210D9251979-11-14014 November 1979 Response to Commission 791019 Order for Views on Procedural & Jurisdictional Issues.Relevant Legal Considerations Discussed May Justify Different NRC Health,Safety & Environ Reviews for Some Export License Applications ML19253C1351979-11-12012 November 1979 Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Govt Has Not Carefully Considered Impacts of Proposed Reactor.Nrc Should Conduct Thorough Health,Safety & Environ Review.Reactor Would Be Unsafe.Exhibits Encl ML19253C1231979-11-12012 November 1979 Petition to Intervene in Form of Brief Requesting License Denial.Urges Review of Commission 791019 Order Re Seismic & Geological Risks,Design Adequacy,Environ Impact,Spent Fuel Disposition & Other Issues.Hearings Requested ML19210D9791979-11-12012 November 1979 Responds to 791019 Order Requesting Views on Jurisdictional & Procedural Issues.Nrc Failed to Comply w/791004 Deadline for Implementation of Executive Order 12114.NRC Is Restrained from Action on Westinghouse Application ML19250C6581979-11-0808 November 1979 Natl Power Corp Statement of Views Re Pending Westinghouse Export Application.Export License Should Be Granted W/O Further Proceedings ML19268B9901979-11-0606 November 1979 Affidavit Stating Observation of Commission 790623-0810 & 0913-14 Hearing in Philadelphia,Pa.Objects to Scope of Hearing & Limited Opportunity Given to Participants ML19256F0671979-11-0202 November 1979 Brief in Lieu of Pleading Per Commission 791019 Order Inviting Submittal of Questions Re Scope of Commission Jurisdiction Over Foreign Environ.Alleges That Environ Impacts in Philippines May Be Connected W/Us Security ML19256F0731979-10-19019 October 1979 Affidavit Alleging That Westinghouse Has Been Bribed by Marcos Govt.Contends That Location of Reactor on Slope of Volcano Believed to Be Active Will Cause Harm to Us Military Personnel Located in Adjacent Areas ML19256F0721979-10-19019 October 1979 Affidavit Alleging That Philippine Environmental Matters Will Be Aggravated by Allowing Exportation of Nuclear Reactor from Us.Urges Commission to Disapprove Proposal ML19209D2001979-10-10010 October 1979 Notice of Friends of Filipino People Intention to File 791016 Petition to Intervene,Along W/Opposition & Request for Participation.States Experience Gained in Representing Us Citizens Concerned About US-Philippines Relations ML19254C8261979-10-0909 October 1979 Supplemental Memorandum in Response to NRC Supplemental Answer.Psar & Other Primary Evidence Were Prepared by Members of Group Applying for Full Participation in Proceeding.Certificate of Svc & Affidavits Encl ML19261F1541979-10-0909 October 1979 Answer in Opposition to Movement for Free Philippines Motion to Amend 791003 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing. Petition Is Untimely & Does Not Satisfy Requirements. Separate Intervention Status Should Not Be Granted ML19254F0231979-10-0303 October 1979 Motion That Ctr for Development Policy 790419 Petition to Intervenor Be Amended to Add Movement for Free Philippines as Petitioner.Members Are Political Refugees.Affidavit of H Alvarez & Certificate of Svc Encl ML19254F0261979-10-0303 October 1979 Supplemental Memorandum in Support of 790420 Petition to Intervene & Request for Adjudicatory Public Hearing.Asserts Vital Interest in Export Proceeding ML19254C8511979-10-0303 October 1979 Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Ctr for Development 790420 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Alleges Discovery of Contradicting Applicant Submittal ML19254C8451979-10-0303 October 1979 Motion to Amend 790419 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Participation Will Draw Filipino Attention to Risks & Hazards Created by Reactor.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19254F0271979-09-28028 September 1979 Affidavit of L Mattison on 791003 Re Supplemental Memorandum to 790420 Petition to Intervene.Intervention Is in Public Interest & Would Assist NRC in Making Required Determinations.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19254C8521979-09-28028 September 1979 Affidavit Attesting That Ctr for Development Policy Conducts Independent,Nonpartisan Research of Us Development Programs, W/Primary Attention Focused on Nanot Point Reactor Project. Requests Intervention to Present Evidence ML19254C8501979-08-31031 August 1979 Affidavit Attesting Authorization to Intervene on Behalf of Movement of Free Philippines.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19254D4891979-07-11011 July 1979 Transcript of Republic of Philippines Commission on Nuclear Power Plants 790711-13 Hearings in Manila,Philippines. Transcript Divided Into Sections by Stenographer ML19261D6981979-06-0404 June 1979 Joint Reply of Petitioners to NRC & Westinghouse Request for Denial of Intervenor Status.Petitioners Have Standing Under All Applicable Tests.Consolidation of Licenses Will Aid Proceedings.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19257A2541979-05-23023 May 1979 Answer in Opposition to Friends of the Filipino People & Coalition Against Reactor Exports 791106 & 15 Briefs. Petitioners Failed to Demonstrate Standing & Raised Questions Outside NRC Jurisdiction.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19269D9811979-05-23023 May 1979 Applicant Answer to 790419 Petition to Intervene.Joint Intervenors Are Untimely,Lack Standing,Raise Issues Outside Jurisdiction of NRC & Fail to Demonstrate That Hearing Is in Public Interest.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19263E2461979-04-19019 April 1979 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing Per 10CFR110 by Ctr for Development Policy,Jn Perlas & Philippine Movement for Environ Protection.Supporting Documentation Encl 1980-06-10
[Table view] Category:PLEADINGS
MONTHYEARML19305D4561980-04-0303 April 1980 Motion to Stay Effectiveness of Final Order,Pending Appeal & Judicial Review Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines. Delay in Shipment Will Not Injure Interests of Exporter or Parties.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19290E3061980-02-29029 February 1980 Statement of Views in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Submittals Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Urges Preparation of EIS Updating ERDA-1542 & Addressing Possible Environ Impacts on Us & Global Commons ML19294C1071980-02-29029 February 1980 Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines.Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export activities,ERDA-1542,should Be Applied.Effects on Global Commons Not Related to Us Defense ML19294C1191980-02-29029 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Impact on Clark Air Force Base & Subic Bay Naval Station Sufficient to Pose Threat.W/Certificate of Svc ML19294C1251980-02-29029 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Requesting Further Views on Proposed Reactor Export to Philippines. Effects on Global Commons Subminimal Per Apr 1976 Fes on Us Nuclear Power Export process,ERDA-1542.W/Certificate of Svc ML19322E2601980-02-28028 February 1980 Statement Opposing Proposed Export of Reactor & Matls to Philippines by Westinghouse.Nrc Should Not Approve Export of Reactor & Matls for Power Plant to Be Constructed on Slope of Volcano ML19294B6441980-02-28028 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 800208 Order Re Reactor Export to Philippines.License Should Be Issued Immediately. NRC Already Adequately Addressed Health Safety & Environ Effects ML19290E7051980-02-27027 February 1980 Comments & Argument in Response to Commission 800208 Order Inviting Further Views Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Adopts Wl Cummings 800129 Encl Affidavit Re Health,Safety & Environ Effects on Global Commons or Us Land ML19294B6041980-02-26026 February 1980 Comments in Response to Commission 791019 & 800208 Orders Re Reactor Export to Philippines.Steps Taken by Philippine Govt Assure No Adverse Health & Environ Effects on Us Global Commons.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19211C6621979-12-27027 December 1979 Comments on NRC 791119 Position Per Commission 791019 Order. Urges Compliance w/1954 Atomic Energy Act Re Limitation of NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us ML19211C6241979-12-27027 December 1979 Comments by National Power Corp of Philippines on NRC 791119 Submittal in Response to Commission 791019 Order.Urges Compliance W/Us 1954 Atomic Energy Act Limiting NRC Jurisdiction to Common Defense & Security of Us ML19257A6591979-12-19019 December 1979 Response in Opposition to Westinghouse Answer Objecting to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.Adopts Ctr for Development Policy,Movement for Environ Protection & Jn Perlas 790604 Consolidated Reply.W/Certificate of Svc ML19257A3961979-12-19019 December 1979 Response to Westinghouse Objection to Friends of the Filipino People Request to Intervene.No Delay or Prejudice Will Arise from Granting of Request.No Other Group Can Represent Interests of Petitioners ML19260C6721979-12-18018 December 1979 Reply to Applicant Response to Petitioner Motion to Intervene.Urges Commission to Grant Intervention.Affidavit of Support & Certificate of Svc Encl ML19260B6141979-11-29029 November 1979 Response in Opposition to Ctr for Development Policy, Philippine Movement for Environ Protection,Movement for Free Philippines & Nj Perias 791119 Pleading.Waiver of Export Rules Will Create Uncertainty Among Importing Countries ML19210E5401979-11-21021 November 1979 Response to NRC 791019 Request for Views on Philippine Export Proceedings.Hearing on Seven Items Outlined in 790419 Petition to Intervene Requested ML19210E4861979-11-19019 November 1979 Comments in Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Commission Jurisdiction to Consider Nuclear Reactor Effects in Foreign Country.Proceeding Affects Foreign Policy Which NRC Cannot Formulate ML19262A9881979-11-19019 November 1979 Brief in Lieu of Pleading,Re Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Questions Ability of Less Developed Nations to Deal W/Nuclear Technology Issues.Supporting Documentation Encl ML19260A6281979-11-19019 November 1979 Response to Commission 791019 Order Requesting Views on Nuclear Reactor Export to Philippines.Requests Hearing on Issues Presented in 790419 Petition to Intervene.Supporting Documentation Encl ML19253C3591979-11-19019 November 1979 Memorandum Stating Position Re Export of Nuclear Reactor to Philippines in Response to NRC 791019 Order.Nrc Has No Jurisdiction Over Matters Affecting Health & Safety in Foreign Countries.Certificate of Svc & Exhibits Encl ML19210E6181979-11-15015 November 1979 Statement of Views by Natl Power Corp,Agency of Govt of Philippines,In Response to Commission 791019 Order.Atomic Energy & Nuclear Nonproliferation Acts Were Not Promulgated to Dictate Policies on Foreign Nations ML19210D9251979-11-14014 November 1979 Response to Commission 791019 Order for Views on Procedural & Jurisdictional Issues.Relevant Legal Considerations Discussed May Justify Different NRC Health,Safety & Environ Reviews for Some Export License Applications ML19210D9791979-11-12012 November 1979 Responds to 791019 Order Requesting Views on Jurisdictional & Procedural Issues.Nrc Failed to Comply w/791004 Deadline for Implementation of Executive Order 12114.NRC Is Restrained from Action on Westinghouse Application ML19250C6581979-11-0808 November 1979 Natl Power Corp Statement of Views Re Pending Westinghouse Export Application.Export License Should Be Granted W/O Further Proceedings ML19256F0671979-11-0202 November 1979 Brief in Lieu of Pleading Per Commission 791019 Order Inviting Submittal of Questions Re Scope of Commission Jurisdiction Over Foreign Environ.Alleges That Environ Impacts in Philippines May Be Connected W/Us Security ML19261F1541979-10-0909 October 1979 Answer in Opposition to Movement for Free Philippines Motion to Amend 791003 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing. Petition Is Untimely & Does Not Satisfy Requirements. Separate Intervention Status Should Not Be Granted ML19254C8261979-10-0909 October 1979 Supplemental Memorandum in Response to NRC Supplemental Answer.Psar & Other Primary Evidence Were Prepared by Members of Group Applying for Full Participation in Proceeding.Certificate of Svc & Affidavits Encl ML19254F0231979-10-0303 October 1979 Motion That Ctr for Development Policy 790419 Petition to Intervenor Be Amended to Add Movement for Free Philippines as Petitioner.Members Are Political Refugees.Affidavit of H Alvarez & Certificate of Svc Encl ML19254F0261979-10-0303 October 1979 Supplemental Memorandum in Support of 790420 Petition to Intervene & Request for Adjudicatory Public Hearing.Asserts Vital Interest in Export Proceeding ML19254C8451979-10-0303 October 1979 Motion to Amend 790419 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing.Participation Will Draw Filipino Attention to Risks & Hazards Created by Reactor.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19261D6981979-06-0404 June 1979 Joint Reply of Petitioners to NRC & Westinghouse Request for Denial of Intervenor Status.Petitioners Have Standing Under All Applicable Tests.Consolidation of Licenses Will Aid Proceedings.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19257A2541979-05-23023 May 1979 Answer in Opposition to Friends of the Filipino People & Coalition Against Reactor Exports 791106 & 15 Briefs. Petitioners Failed to Demonstrate Standing & Raised Questions Outside NRC Jurisdiction.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19269D9811979-05-23023 May 1979 Applicant Answer to 790419 Petition to Intervene.Joint Intervenors Are Untimely,Lack Standing,Raise Issues Outside Jurisdiction of NRC & Fail to Demonstrate That Hearing Is in Public Interest.Certificate of Svc Encl ML19263E2461979-04-19019 April 1979 Petition to Intervene & Request for Hearing Per 10CFR110 by Ctr for Development Policy,Jn Perlas & Philippine Movement for Environ Protection.Supporting Documentation Encl 1980-04-03
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) Application No. XR-120 WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. ) Docket No. 110-0495
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' Exports to the Philippines) ) Application No. XCOM-0013 RESPONSE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF RULES M'
Ej This pleading is filed by the Department of State, pursuant to 10 CFE 110.lll(d) ,. in response to the request
'- of the Center for Development Policy, Philippine Movement
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and Jesus Nicanor Perlas III, that the Commission waive its f
.' rules governing export procedures and adopt procedures set forth at pages 43-47 of their pleading filed November 19, 1979.
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! The Department of State strongly opposes waiver of the f rules. The regulations concerning nuclear export proceedings
.L were promulgated on May 19, 1978, in response to the require-ment in Section 304 (b) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act
- of 1978, 42 U.S.C. 2155a. These regulations resulted from detailed consideration within the NRC and followed careful interagency discussior.s of what p%cedures would be appropriate e for export licensing cases, Insofar as they concern public
. participation, they drew on the experience gained by the Commission during its proceedings on export licenses XNM-805 and 845, In the context of those licenses, pleadings were 7012100 a
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submitted which led to the decision to adopt the procedural format then used, and new more precisely developed and reflected in 10 CFR 110.
The Department of State believes that it is important to give the procedures in 10 CFR 110 an opportunity to work.
This, after all, is the first case of public participation under those procedures. We believe that to waive those pro-cedures would create unacceptable uncertainty abroad as to how
.,, the United States intends to act in export licensing cases.
v.'j As the Commission knows, the NNPA seeks to establish the l United Stater as a reliable and timely nuclear supplier to l- countries that meet the non-proliferation criteria identified in law. Part of that effort is the creation of predictable and expeditious procedures, as mandated by the NNPA, to deal with export licensing cases. We will be severely hampered in arguing to foreign nations that, if they meet U. S. re-
! quirements, they can expect a reliable supply, if the procedures for, and timing of, NRC consideration of license applications
,i are perceived to be subject to case-by-case variation. Thus,
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as a general matter, we do not believe waiver of the procedures
- . is desi rable. Further, we believe it is inappropriate because we believe the procedures in 10 CFR Part 110 are adequately suited for the consideration of the current case.
j Without reaching the legal question as to the extent of
) NRC's authority to employ mandatory process in an export licensing proceeding, the Department believes that discovery and the use l521 341
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of mandatory process as proposed are particularly inappropriate in such a proceeding. As indicated in our response to Question 4, in our November 14, 1979, pleading, the Department does not believe additional discovery is required. Moreover, we believe the kind of discovery procedure suggested by petitioners could have extremely inflammatory foreign policy consequences and thus should clearly be avoided. Finally, we do not believe the procedure
,. suggested, as applied to classified information, would be i acceptable and believe that the current regulations are entirely adequate with respect to the treatment of such information.
We point out that the Executive branch has submitted its i comprehensive views and analysis of the case in its 1
-I September 28, 1979, submission to the Commission. The NNPA l
establishes a procedure by which the Department of State is a
'y given responsibility to speak on behalf of the Executive
,e branch before the Commission in export licensing proceedings, i-Therefore, we believe it is unnecessary and inappropriate for the Commission to request separate information from individual United States Executive branch agencies. Further, I
e as the Department indicated in its November 14 pleading,
. a site analysis of a foreign site is clearly inappropriate.
j We do not believe that any foreign government would be likely
to agree that the United States could conduct such an analysis.
Moreover, such a review would be inconsistent with Execttive Order 12114 In the instant case, we note that the Government i521 542 1, _ . . . _ _ . . _ , . _ .
of the Philippines itself continues to give careful atten-tion to questions of health and safety related to the site and the plant. The kind of review that the United States may appropriately conduct was discussed in our November 14 pleading.
Finally, the suggestion that Westinghouse be required to withdraw its pending export license application is unpre-cedented. Under law, we know of no authority for such action.
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- If the relevant statutory criteria are met, Westinghouse is "f entitled to receive the license in a timely fashion. The law and procedures permit certain delays to permit public partici-j pation when certain criteria are met, but we see no justifi-I j cation or ratiorale for requiring Westinghouse to withdraw
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& lh auu Ronald J. Bettauer "I-Assistant Legal Adviser for Nuclear Affairs Department of State Attorney for the Department of Swate i
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