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. ‘ 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 wher qapepewern § ENT Sue : BD. LRA, de. EF £f/A/D ? FIROXGE Dm JAG tase €fi3/o8., BeyLLLAEow 4900