Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer

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Abstract:

In order for the United States to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation with other states, it must conclude a framework agreement that meets specific requirements under section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act AEA. The AEA also provides for exemptions to these requirements, export control licensing procedures, and criteria for terminating cooperation. Congressional review is required for section 123 agreements the AEA establishes special parliamentary procedures by which Congress may act on a proposed agreement.

Author(s):
Kerr, Paul K. ; Nikitin, Mary B.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS22937
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COOPERATION, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *NATIONS, *NUCLEAR ENERGY, *AGREEMENTS, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), *FEDERAL LAW, *ARMS CONTROL, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, LEGISLATION, UNITED STATES, CONGRESS, REQUIREMENTS, NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law, Nuclear Power Plants and Fission Reactor Engineering
Keyword(s):
*ATOMIC ENERGY ACT, EXPORT LICENSING, AEA(ATOMIC ENERGY ACT), NONPROLIFERATION
Report Date:
2010 Dec 08
Creation Date:
2011 Feb 16