Colonel Starbird said the President had been informed of
the proposed limit of 20 megatons for the yields spectrum in the
Weapons Effects Handbook, Mr, Strauss added that the President
had also approved it.
After further discussion, the Commission:
a, Determined that the effects information as
noted in AEC 76272 for yields up to 20 MT, together
with a full presentation of scaling laws for calculation of effects beyond this limit of yield, may be
published without undue risk to the common defense
and security;
b, Approved the declassification of the effects
information referred to in a above;
c. Noted that the MLC has approved the declassification of these items;
d. Noted that the Director, Office of Defense
Mobilization, will be advised by letter such as
Appendix ‘'B*' to AEC 762/6, as revised in accordance
with the discussion at the meeting;
e. Noted that declassification of scaling laws
for yields beyond 20 MT in effect declassifies effects
information derived therefrom;
f, Noted that this information will be used in
preparationofthe revised handbook ''The Effects of
Atomic Weapons'', and that a statement will be included
in the handbook making it clear that 20 MT is not
indicative of existing requirements, future capabilities
or probable developments;
g. Noted that, prior to publication, pertinent
portions of the revised handbook will be coordinated
with FCDA;
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