Nuclear Advocacy Network

Nuclear advocates, we have already generated over 3,000 comment letters to DOE.  If have not already done so, please submit your comment letter before the December 7 deadline! Proposed DOE Regulation Will Impair the Ability of U.S. Nuclear Industry to Export & Create Jobs The U.S. Department of Energy has recently proposed a change to 10 CFR 810, a regulation that governs the export of peaceful nuclear technology, including for the production of electricity, to the multi-billion dollar global market. This proposed change could: Adversely impact competitiveness of U.S. nuclear suppliers Disrupt existing commercial arrangements between U.S. manufacturers and their overseas customers Create additional administrative burdens Specifically, the proposed rule would: Require an additional bureaucratic authorization (which can take a year or longer to receive) for trade with 73 countries that do not require this export authorization today.   Significantly expand the numbers of activities which require this type of authorization for export. Further bog down an already slow process by increasing the number of authorizations required for export. Significantly slow down the number of jobs created and brought in to U.S. manufacturers because of these delays and new bureaucratic requirements.  TAKE ACTION The comment period closes December 7, 2011.  Nuclear advocates please send your comment letter to the Department of Energy today and express your concerns. For more background information, click here.  Thank you nuclear advocates for helping protect the American nuclear energy industry!