Licensing the Exportation of Nuclear Materials: Responsibility to the Global Environment

Authors

Elizabeth Ann Lawrence

Abstract

The policy of the United States to supply nuclear power plants and materials to selected foreign nations raises questions concerning environmental concerns, nuclear weaponry problems, and foreign relations considerations. This Note examines the statutory scheme by which Congress has sought to balance these factors and the role of the judiciary in implementing this plan. Specifically, a recent case involving the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's grant of a license for exporting nuclear plant materials to the Philippines is reviewed. The author concludes that this litigation failed to provide adequate guidance for the Commission and for courts in future cases. The author offers suggestions to clarify the indefiniteness that now exists.

Recommended Citation

Elizabeth Ann Lawrence, Licensing the Exportation of Nuclear Materials: Responsibility to the Global Environment, 6 Hastings Int'l & Comp. L. Rev. 517 (1983).
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