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FEDERALhearing transcript

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Review of the U.S.-China Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

Original title: REVIEWING THE U.S.-CHINA CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT

January 1, 2015

nuclear energy foreign policy China nonproliferation technology transfer Atomic Energy Act

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the oversight of a 30-year agreement required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which governs the legal framework for sharing nuclear technology and materials with China.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of State

Responsible for the administration and oversight of international nuclear cooperation agreements.

National Nuclear Security Administration

Oversees nuclear security and manages the technical aspects of nuclear cooperation.

Nuclear Energy Institute

Represents the nuclear energy industry, which is impacted by the regulatory framework for international technology transfers.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2015 joint congressional hearing held to evaluate a proposed 30-year agreement between the U.S. and China regarding . The hearing focused on the potential risks of nuclear proliferation and the transfer of sensitive technology for military use.

Key Facts

The hearing reviewed a 30-year civil nuclear cooperation agreement between the U.S. and China.
The agreement was submitted to Congress in late April 2015.
The agreement is required under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Section 123 agreements are a mandatory prerequisite for any significant nuclear cooperation between the U.S. and other nations.
The hearing addressed concerns regarding nuclear proliferation and the potential for technology transfer to be used for military purposes.

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the oversight of a 30-year agreement required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, which governs the legal framework for sharing nuclear technology and materials with China.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 123 Agreement?

It is a legal requirement under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 that must be met before the United States can engage in significant nuclear cooperation with another country.

Why was this hearing held?

To evaluate the merits and potential risks of a proposed 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement with China, specifically regarding and military technology transfer.

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Long-term Nuclear Framework

The hearing highlights the transition to a 30-year framework for nuclear cooperation, indicating a long-term commitment to bilateral energy relations.

U.S. Department of State China

Connected Entities

personFrank G. Klotz“Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, National Nuclear Security Administration”Map →

personDaniel Lipman“Vice President, Nuclear Energy Institute”Map →

personThomas M. Countryman“Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S.”Map →

personSharon Squassoni“Director, Proliferation Prevention Program, CSIS”Map →

personHenry D. Sokolski“Executive Director, The Nonproliferation Policy Education Center”Map →

personMatt Salmon“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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