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this time, seek their ratification. While continuing observance
of the 150-kiloton threshold of these treaties, we should, there-
fore, seek Soviet agreement to negotiate effective verification
measures in new protocols to the Threshold Test Ban and Peaceful
Nuclear Explosions treaties. 1st
Over the long term, high yield tests may be necessary to main-
tain the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Should an urgent national
security need for tests above 150 kilotons be identified in the
future, appropriate recommendations should be forwarded to the
President for decision.
1st
Interdepartmental Group Work Program
The Interdepartmental Group should complete a study of specific
negotiation proposals on verification procedures designed to
improve significantly our verification capabilities. This study
should be forwarded to the National Security Council by
October 1, 1982.
The Interdepartmental Group should prepare an up-to-date net
assessment of the effects of the Threshold Test Ban Treaty on
the United States/Soviet Union nuclear balance. This assessment
should be forwarded to the National Security Council by
December 10, 1982. 18
Ronald Reyon
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