Nuclear Pumps to China? NRC Wants Your Hot Takes Now
Published Date: 4/18/2025
Notice
Summary
Curtiss-Wright Corporation wants permission to export special nuclear reactor pumps and parts to China. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts or request a hearing by May 19, 2025. This is a big deal for companies involved in nuclear tech exports and could impact international trade and safety rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Export Application: Reactor Pump Shipment
Curtiss-Wright Corporation applied on February 20, 2025 (Application No. XR179; Docket No. 11006618; ADAMS Accession No. ML25062A009) to export four reactor coolant pumps, two replacement reactor coolant pumps, and minor reactor components listed in 10 CFR Part 110, Appendix A, paragraphs (5)-(11) to the People's Republic of China for installation, operation, and maintenance at the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 4.
Public Comment and Hearing Deadline
The NRC is accepting written comments and requests for a hearing or petitions to intervene on this export license application through May 19, 2025. Participants filing electronically should contact the Office of the Secretary at least 10 days before the filing deadline to request a digital identification certificate needed to use the NRC E-Filing system.
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