Nuclear power plant licensing: jurisdiction to consider foreign impacts

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6211338

Silver, M

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Inc. v. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) challenges NRC's approval for Westinghouse to ship a nuclear reactor and nuclear materials to the Philippines. The NRDC contends that the NRC lacks jurisdiction over political and environmental decisions in a foreign country. Background evidence indicates the Philippines would meet US nonproliferation goals, but the decision in favor of NRC does not set a precedent jeopardizing future health and safety reviews of nuclear exports. 63 references. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6211338
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Vol. 23:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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