6, We concur in the foreign observer representation which
you propose provided that the DOD and the AEC first agree on
the shot or shots to be observed, and jointly determine the
extent of information to be imparted under the provisions of
Section 144b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the measures
to be taken to limit the dissemination of information to that
agreed upon,
The Secretary of Defense is being informed of
this proposal by a separate communication in answer to the
Deputy Secretary's letter of February 9, 1956, on this subject.
7. It is realized that early action is required to implement the Official Observer Program, therefore we recommend that,
if the DOD concurs in the above recommendations, the CdUTF-7 be
advised to implement the Program as amended, with the understanding that details concerning foreign observer participation will
be provided at a later date,
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