numerical results of debris analysis since the U.K, has stated
that it will not be able to provide samples of radioactive debris
from these trials as was done in the case of the 1956 trials
in Australia.
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5, The proposed exchange of information wlll permit
acquisition by the U.S. of important information relating to
design and fabrication of U.K, nuclear weapons. AFOAT~1 believes
that the proposed exchange of information would not reveal
important information or, in fact, any information concerning
the design or fabrication of the nuclear components of U.S.
atomic weapons and, therefore, considers that the information
is transmissible under Section 144b of the Atomic Energy Act of
1954,
6, It is respectfully requested that action be taken to
secure a joint AEC/DOD determination concerning the
transmissibility of the information specified in paragraph 3
above in accordance with the terms of Section 144b of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954,
D, E, HOOKS
Brigadier General, USAF
Chief, AFOAT~1
Office for Atomic Energy, Dcs/o
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