Forwards Executive Branch Analysis Re GE,Westinghouse & C-E
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~~ .. , 3 * , en* RECOVED ^ UM" [9ki[ CEPARTM ENT OF STATE p waa.ana. o.c. :em "d0 DEC 16 P1 :08 c :- 0FFICE CF BUREAU OF OCEANS AND INTERNATION$fP f0 R ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS , . DEC 121980 MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES R. SHEA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Enclosed is an Executive Brench analysis covering two 900 MWe nuclear steam supply systems and the low-enriched uranit.n, for the initial cores plus one full core reload for these facilities, to Taiwan. In accordance with P.L. 95-242, the analysis explicitly addresses how the requirements of Section 120 a. (1) of the Atomic Energy Act are met, including the specific criteria of Sections 127 and 128, as well as certain additional factors, envisaged by Section 126 a. (1). In accordance with Executive Order #12114 of January 4, 1979, " Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions" and the Unified Fwedures Applicable to Major Federal Actions Relating to Nuclear Activities Subiset to Executive Order 12114" of November 13, 1979, a concise review of the environmental issues relating to the proposed export has been prepared (copy attached). This environmental review and comments on it by other concerned Executive Branch Agencies have been taken into account. The Executive Branch, on the basis of its review of this case, has concluded that the requirements of the Atomic Energy Act as amended by P.L. 95-242 have been met and that the proposed export would not be inimical to the common defense and security of the United States. Moreover, Taiwan has adhered to the provisions of the applicable agreement for cooperation and continued U.S. cooperation under this agreement is authorized by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979. 'Iherefore, the Executive Branch recommends issuance of the requested export licenses, subjact to the pecivisos set forth in Section 4, Inimicality Judgment, of the analysis. / .! |b /, 6%f, P Louis V. Nosenzo / ' Deputy Assistant' Secre'11iry Enclosure: As stated ~ ' ~_l - 8101280 Q h ] . EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS XR-135 . ' Destination: Taiwan Transaction: The export of two light water moderated and cooled boiling water nuclear steam supply systems with a design power level of 984 MWe. These reactors will be designated Taiwan Power Company Nuclear Units 7 and 8 and are to be located at Yen 11ao, about 50 kilometers east of Taipei. Applicant: General Electric Date of Application: March 7,1980 Puroose of Exoort Two light water reactors, either pressurized or boiling water, of 900 to 1,000 MWe have been specift.ed for purchase by Taipower with scheduled operation ir.1988 and 1989. The choice of reactors and manufacturers has not yet b';en made. Three U.S. firms, General Electric, Westinghouse and CQnbustion Engineering are competing for this Taipower contract. The design of the proposed reactors to be located at Yenliao will be updated versions of the 3 loop pressurized water reactor sold by Westinghouse and Combustion Engineering or the boiling water BWR-6 sold by General Electric. The units will be designated Taiwan Power Company Nuclear Units 7 and 8. These facilities will be used to increase Taipower's supply of base load power to meet expected increased power demands in the next two decades. /, vendor to supply the nuclear steam supply system has not been selected but it is anticipated that the selected vendor will be responsible for providing system design, equipment, fuel, technical services on installation and other pre- operational services. General Electric proposes a shipment schedule from December 1981 to December 1998 to cover the anticipated warranty period and has requested that the license be made valid until January 1999. a . EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS XR-136 . Destination: Taiwan Transaction: The export of two light water moderated steam supply systems with a design power level of 950 MWe. These reactors will be designated Taiwan Power Company Nuclear Units 7 and 8 and are to be located at Yen 11ao, about 50 kilometers east of Taipei. Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Corporation Date of Application: April 23,1980 Purpose of Exoort See discussion under application XR-135. Westinghouse proposes a shipment schedule from January 1983 to January 1994 and has requested that the license be made valid until January 2034 to accommodate exporting of warranty, replacements and other equipment necessary for continued efficient and safe operation of the facilities. , . EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS XR-137 . ' Destination: Taiwan Transaction: The export of two light water moderated and cooled pressurized water nuclear steam supply systems with a design power level of 900 MWe. These reactors will be designated Taiwan Power Company Nuclear units 7 and 8 and are to be located at Yen 11ao, about 50 kilometers east of Taipei. Applicant: Combustion Engineering, Inc. Date of Application: . October 9,1980 Purpose of Exoort See discussion under application XR-135. C-E proposes a shipment schedule from March 1983 to December 1989 and has requested that the license be made valid until December 1993 to accommodate shipment of spare and replacement parts and to meet schedule slippage and other contingencies. EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS XSNM01662, as amended ' Destination: Taiwan Transaction: The export of 11,400 kilograms of U-235 contained in 478,800 kilograms of uranium in the form of fuel assemblies containing uranium dioxide enriched to a maximum of 4 percent U-235 for initial cores and one full core reload of Taiwan Nuclear Power Units 7 and 8 Applicant: General Electric Company Date of Application: February 7,1980 Puroose of Exocrt This enriched uranium dioxide incorporated into fabricated fuel assemblies will be shipped to the Taiwan Power Company for the initial cores and 4 reloads (one full core reload) for the Taiwan Nuclear Power Units 7 and - 8. 'Ihis fuel export request is to accommodate the fuel supply assurance called for in Taiwan Power Company's bid cpecifications for Taipower Nuclear Units 7 and 8 for which G.E. is competing. Shipments of the fuel material are scheduled to begin in 1987 and end in 1993. General Electric has requested that the license be valid for eight years from the date of initial shipment to correspond to the planned fuel shipment schedule. EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS ' XSNM01719 . Destination: Taiwan Transaction: The export of 12,480 kilograms of U-235 contained in 312,000 kilograms of uranium in the form of fuel assem- blies containing uranium dioxide enriched to a maximum of 4 percent U-235 for initial cores and one full core reload of Taiwan Nuclear Power Units 7 and 8 Applicant: Westinghouse Electric Corporation - Date of Appilcation: August 14, 1980 Purcose of Excort This enriched uranium dioxide incorporated into fabricated fuel assemblies will be shipped to the Taiwan Power Company for the mitial cores and 3 reloads (one full core reload) for the Taiwan nuclear power Units 7 and 8. This fuel export request is to accommodate the fuel supply assurance called for in the Taiwan Power Company's bid specifications for Taipower Nuclear Units 7 and 8 for which Westinghouse is competing. Shipments of the fuel material are scheduled to begin in 1987 and end in 1993. Westinghouse has requested that the license be valid for 8-1/2 years from the date of initial shipment to correspond to the planned fuel shipment schedule. , , . EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATION ANALYSIS ' XSNM-1753 and -1754 Destination: Taiw n . Transaction: The export of a total of 8,782 kilograms of uranium enriched to a maximum of 3.5 percent for the initial cores and one full core reload for Taiwan Power Company Nuclear Units 7 and 8 Applicant: Combustion Engineering, Inc. Date of Application: October 9,1980 Purpose of Exoort This low-enriched uranium dicxide incorporated into fabricated fuel assemblies will be shipped to the Taiwan Power Company for the initial cores and 3 reloads (one full core reload) for Taiwan Power Company Nuclear Units 7 and 8. Shipments of the fuel are scheduled to begin in 1987. Combustion Engineering has requested that the IIcense be valid until December 2030 to correspond to the expected operationallife of the reactor. This fuel export request is to accommodate the fuel supply assurance called for in the Taiwan Power Company's specifications for Taipower Nuclear Units 7 and 8 for which Combustion Engineering is competing. ' ' p r |./3 [ . ak & T & i& iS t- E ? % 5 8 N 5 A. Coordinat:an Council for North Ameruan Affairs Office m U.S.A. 5161 River Road, Washington, D.C. 20016 Phone: (301) '657-2130 October 22,1980 Dear Mr. Dean: I wish to refer to your two letters both dated October 6,1980 concerning NRC application for licenses XR-135, XR-136, XSNMOl662 and XSNMO1719 for export of two nuclear power reactors, initial cores, spares and three reloads for Taiwan Power Company's nuclear power plant units 7 and 8. I have been authorized to confirm that: (a) The transfers of any equipment, as identified on eiier license application, will be stibject to all terms and conditions of the . current Sino-American Cooperation Agreement on Civil Uses of Atomic Energy; (b) The Taiwan Power Company is authorized to posse.ss and receive the above material and equipment. I shall appreciate it very much if export licenses can be issued against the application at your earliest convenience. Sincerely yours, ' &d , KonsiIlb%ah Representative Mr. David Dean Chairman of the Board and Managing Director American Institute in Taiwan 1700 North Moore Street Arlington, VA 22209 - . , , sh n 7 & % $4 4 s f .U. 4 M 7 AL Coordinatwn Council for North Amencan Affairs Office in U.S.A. 5161 River Road, Washington, D.C. 2 col 6 . November 20,1980 Dear Mr. Dean: I wish to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your letter of October 29, 1980 on the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's request to amend application XSNM01662 for the purpose of increasing the quantity of material requested for export to 478,800 kilograms uranium for Taiwan Power Nuclear Units 7 and 8, for initial cores and one reload core each.