3 Se pug” It is requested that the Commission join with the Depart- ment of Defense in the determination 4s set forth in létter to you of 26 September 1956 or that the information relating to design _ or fabrication of atomie weapons as covered in paragraphs 3 and 4 in the attached memorandum, will not reveal important information concerning the design or fabrieation of the nuclear components of an atomic weapon, Sincerely yours, /s/ Herbert B. Loper Herbert B, Loper Chairman 1 inelosure As indicated Honorable Lewis LL. Strauss Chairman U. &, Atomic Energy Commission