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in c (1) and (2) below;
however,
(2) If the U.K. does not accept these
principles,
no further steps toward declas sL+ication are to be taken, and
(3) If the U.K. proposes more complete
declassification
than set forth in these principles, the matter is to be resubmitted
to the
Commi6siorq
b. Noted that agreement
required
under Me provsions of Article II, Sections D(2)(d) of the U.K.
Bilateral
for the exchange of classified
information
in this field has not yet become effective;
c. AuthorizedO subject to the considerations
in
a
above,
and
in
connection
with
the
preparation
of
—
%e specific classification
guide mentioned above,
the United States representatives
to propose to the
U.IL representatives:
(1) The declassification
of all basic technical information
concerning the controlled
thermonuclear
program,
unless such information is deemed to be of critical importance
in the development
of a controlled thermonuclear reactor;
(2) Retentien
of classification
on all technology concerning
controlled thermonuclear
reactors except that which is determined to be
of non-critical
importance
in the development
of a controlled thermonuclear
reactor.
d. Noted that the classification
guide to be prepared at the meeting of the u.S. and U.K. representatives will be presented
to the Commission
for consideration and approval;
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