ACTS ead1:| THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May h, 1953 HEMORANDULG FOR THE PRESIDENT President's Powers in connection with Atomic Energy Commission This morning when we were discussing the AEC you mentioned its degree of independance of the Executive. I thought you might be interested to see the extent te which the law specifically involves the President beyond the usual power of appointment of the Commissioners. 2) The President may remove any member of the Commission for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. _ fon 3) The President appoints the nine members of the Uenerai Advisory Committee. ) The President appoints the Chairman of the Military Liaison Commitee. S) The President make. final decision in any matter of difference between the AEC and the Secretary of Defense. (This applies to case in point). 6) The President shall determine at least once each year the quantities of fissionable material to be produced. 7) Tre President shall determine wheth.2r common defense ve z . * way The President designates the Chairman. 33a 1) r : os «hn ov ¥ and security will be adversely affecte? oy transfer, export or production of fissionable matcriel other than by the Commission. - s 8) President shall approve if any other material than ¢; xpress consent and direction of the President mst te a Me [=4 a o Fr uranium or thorium is determined to be "fissionable material" by the Commission. obtained at least once each year covering extent to . . which production of atomic weapons are made, rs 10) The President from time to tim mey direct AEC to deliver “ 11) The President may authorize the Armed Forces to manufac~ Kg! eI : ye: rm Subject: reepons to Armed Forces as he deems necessary. ture, produce or acquirs ary equipment or devics z tl uf 8 a E ee REPOSITORY ha COLLECTION i BOX Ne. ie! coven AEC ct = a 4 } a 3 5Y . nh A ft ufr . An Raby tte SecA Lis /953- SY J) . BEST COPY AVAILABLE Oo aw ‘By ee me > cel ot Be teeta te et E ee TO tt ee