5.
SECRET
Declassification of Atomic Energy Information.
NSC 5507/2, paragraph 27 f: "In furtherance of this
policy and in accordance with Sec. 142 of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, continue the declassificetion of
information on nuclear reactor technology, es security
considerations will permit.”
Under a revision oF the Tripartite Declassificetion suidk
by the U. 5., U. K., and Canada, announced in December, 1956, a further 1 Are
volume of information on civilian use of etomic energy has been authorizefi for
declessification.
Tne actual declassification of documents is now under WEY
on @ priority tosis anc is scheduled to be completed by April 1, 1957.
T his
is the second program of this type undertsier in the past two years.
Most significant for the international program will | be the
release of cll infcrmation essentiul tc the design, construction, and ope
tion cf civilian power reectors.
Pao
The U. S. will then be able to cooperat
in the pover reactor field on cn unclassified basis.
Sc.
Participation by Private Industry in U.S. Atomic Power
NSC 5507/2, paragraph 27 g:
Encourage and facilitate
ewe
participation of U. 8. individuels, industry and private
institutions in atomic power activities abrusa, such
encouragement to include governmental errangements
end authorizations as required by the Atomic Energy
Act of 1954."
Under announced Commission policy, U. 5. industry is
om
encouraged to play a leading role in the implementation of Agreements for
Cooperation.
Government-furnished services end materials are made evailable
to cooperating countries only when the required services or materials are
optsinable commercially.
NSC 5507/2
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