UNCLASSIFIED
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES
NS Savannah Training Program
As a result of inquiries by Germany, Norway, and Sweden Into the possibility of their
representatives observing the construction of the NS Savannah, consideration was being given
to setting up a training course for 15-20 foreign nationals who are expersenced marine engineers or the equivalent. This course would start early in 1959 and would be the same as the
training program for the engineering officers of the NS Savannah, which was to start in the
fall of 1858.
Heavy Water for India
In accordance with the new AEC policy permitting lease of heavy water to foreign and
domestic users, the Government of India was informed that the United States could now act
favorably on its request for 15 tons of heavy water for use in Zerlina, the zero energy re-
search reactor being built at Trombay,
Technical Documents Exchange
During the July-September quarter, 56 classified and privileged documents were received
from foreign countries; 31 from the United Kingdom and 25 from Canada. The United States
transmitted 61 documents; 19 to the United Kingdom, 16 to Canada, 12 to Belgium, 9 to
Australia, and 5 to the Netherlands.
Visit Summary
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During the quarter, 46 United States scientists participated in 32 classified conferences
in foreign countries, while 8 United Kingdom and Canadian representatives attended $ classified meetings in the United States.
On an unclassified basis, arrangements were made during the quarter for 202 individuals
representing 29 foreign countries to visit AEC field installations. Included in this total were
two 12-man teams of Japanese industrial technicians sponsored by the International Cooperation Administration,
TRADNING AND EDUCATION
Puerto Rico Nuclear Center
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The Puerto Rico Nuclear Center’s first 1-year program in nuclear science and engineering, leading to a master of science degree, started in July at temporary facilities provided by
the University of Puerto Rico. The Center, developed with the cooperation of the University of
Puerto Rico to offer instruction and training in Spanish, also offers a 4-week radioisotope techniques training course. Reactor and laboratory facilities being constructed to provide better
instruction will be completed in 1960,
VES
Training Courses
The number of foreign nationals receiving nuclear energy training in AEC insialiations
continued to increase during the July-September quarter.
The International School of Nuclear Science and Engineering (ISNSE) at Argonne National
Laboratory and the 4-week radioisotope training course given by the Oak RidgeInstitute of
Nuclear Studies were filled to capacity, although the backlog of pending applications was cut
down, partly as a result of the growth of the Puerto Rico Nuclear Center, The eighth session
— . of ISNSE began on September 17 with an enrollment of 7 students from the United Sates and
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