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From: For the Record
Subject: re 2/3/88 meeting with Ambassodor Gottlieb
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Letter
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Subject: re Prime Minister's letter to RR
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COLLECTION: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE:
Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
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personal privacy.
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in donors' deed of gift.
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PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
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Letter
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Letter
01/07/1988
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From: Allan Gottlieb
Subject: re advance copy of letter from Prime Minister Mulroney
(original, with Post-It Note)
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COLLECTION: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE: Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
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Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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in donors' deed of gift.
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PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9) -Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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To: RR
From: Brian Mulroney
Subject: re 11/25/87 letter (advance copy)
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To: Howard Baker
From: George Shultz
Subject: re yesterday's Domestic Policy Council meeting
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COLLECTION: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE: Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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PRA-2 -Relating to the appointment to Federal Office.
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unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
personal privacy.
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C.
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compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FOIA(b)(8) -Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9) -Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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Memorandum
11/20/1987
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3/26/06 NISK9 7-06614 # 12
To: Nancy Risque
From: Grant Green
Subject: re letter from Prime Minister Mulroney re: acid rain accord
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Memorandum
11/20/1987
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To: Frank Carlucci
From: Melvin Levitsky
Subject: re Mulroney letter on acid rain
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Subject: re acid rain
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It is
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SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE: Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
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Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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personal privacy.
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-Release would disclose information
C.
-Closed in accordance with restrictions contained
compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FOIA(b)(8)
-Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9) -Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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Memorandum
11/25/1987
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To: the President
From: Nancy Risque
Subject: re acid rain policy guidance
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Letter
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From: John Whitehead
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Talking Points/Briefing Paper
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Subject: re acid rain options
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COLLECTION: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE:
Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
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Presidential Records Act [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
personal privacy.
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-Release would disclose information
C.
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compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FOIA(b)(8) -Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9)
-Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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Memorandum
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To: President
From: Domestic Policy Council
Subject: re US acid rain policy
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From: Nancy Risque
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Memorandum
01/13/1988
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02-11-2003
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To: the President
From: the Domestic Policy Council
Subject: re US Acidic Deposition (Acid Rain) Policy
Restriction : FOIA(b)1
COLLECTION: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
SERIES: Series I: Subject File
TITLE: Acid Rain (1)
OA/ID NUMBER: 1
BOX NUMBER: 1
Folder #: 1 of 17
Restriction Codes
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PRA-1 -National Security Classified Information.
FOIA(b)(1) -National security classified information.
PRA-2 -Relating to the appointment to Federal Office.
FOIA(b)(2) -Release would disclose internal personnel rules
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and practices of an agency.
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FOIA(b)(3)
-Release would violate a Federal statute.
commercial or financial information.
FOIA(b)(4)
-Release would disclose trade secrets
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or confidential or financial information.
President and his advisors, or between such advisors.
FOIA(b)(6)
-Release would constitute a clearly
PRA-6 -Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
personal privacy.
FOIA(b)(7)
-Release would disclose information
C.
-Closed in accordance with restrictions contained
compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FO[A(b)(8)
-Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9)
-Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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PENDING REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH E.O. 13233
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name BAKER, HOWARD: FILES
Withdrawer
SMF 4/24/2007
File Folder
ACID RAIN (1)
FOIA
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16 MEMO
RISQUE TO RR RE ACID RAIN POLICY
2 11/25/1987
GUIDANCE (F97-066/4 #16)
19 TALKING
RE ACID RAIN OPTIONS (F97-066/4 #19)
1
ND
POINTS
20 MEMO
DOMESTIC PNCY COUNCIL TO RR RE
1
ND
US ACID RAIN POLICY (F97-066/6 #20)
22 MEMO
DOMESTIC PLICY COUNCIL TO RR RE
5 1/13/1988
US ACID RAIN POLICY (F97-066/6 #21)
5/20/09 KOB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 15, 1988
HB
3/21
MEMORANDUM FOR SENATOR BAKER
FROM:
JOHN C. TUCK
SUBJECT: Reminder
You wanted to be reminded that you promised Derek Burney you
would give him the name of an emissary on the acid rain issue.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Ambassador Allan E. Gotlieb of Canada
PARTICIPANTS: Howard H. Baker, Jr., Chief of Staff
John D. Negroponte, Deputy Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs
Allan E. Gotlieb, Ambassador, Embassy of Canada
DATE, TIME
February 3, 1988, 5:00-5:20 p.m.
AND PLACE:
Senator Baker's Office
Ambassador Gotlieb called on Senator Baker to deliver an
advance copy of the attached letter from Prime Minister Mulroney
to President Reagan.
He read from the talking points which are also attached. After
reading from his prepared script, Ambassador Gotlieb noted that
his Prime Minister wants to handle this matter as delicately as
possible since he feels so personally close to President Reagan.
On the other hand, he feels that the results of the January 25
negotiating session were deeply disappointing and would be
difficult to present as "step forward" to the Canadian public.
The Prime Minister therefore feels that unless our negotiators
can get a commitment to seek emissions reductions, the Canadians
may have no other choice but to acknowledge publicly that our two
countries have been unable to find a basis for agreement.
Senator Baker responded that there had been two DPC meetings on
this subject and that the approach taken by our negotiators on
January 25 had been personally approved by the President. He
therefore did not see any likely prospect for a change in the USG
position. Nevertheless, he assured Ambassador Gotlieb that he
would make the Prime Minister's views known to the President as
soon as possible and was certain that the President would
consider the Prime Minister's letter with an understanding
spirit.
Ambassador Gotlieb concluded by saying that in effect the Prime
Minister's letter constituted an appeal to the President to
reconsider our approach to the acid rain accord.
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
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at: as NARA, DATE 3/26/06
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Senator Baker said he understood and assured the Ambassador that
the matter would not be treated lightly and that he would bring
the Prime Minister's letter to the President's attention as soon
as possible.
Attachments:
As stated.
Clearance: John Tuck
John D. Negroponte JON
Prepared by:
CC: Senator Baker
Ms. Risque
Mr. Whitehead (State)
Mr. Thomas (EPA)
CONFIDENTIAL
Canadian Embassy
Ambussade du Canada
1746 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
February 3, 1988
The Honorable Howard Baker
Chief of Staff to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Baker, Howard,
Attached is an advance copy of the text of a
letter from Prime Minister Mulroney to President Reagan
on Canada's proposal to negotiate an acid rain accord.
The signed original of the letter will be forwarded as
soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Allen
Allan Gotlieb
Ambassador
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From: Prime Minister Mulroney (advance copy)
Subject:
Folder
Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
Series: Series I: Subject File
Title: Acid Rain (1)
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Box Number: 1
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FOIA(b)(1) -National security classified information.
PRA-2 -Relating to the appointment to Federal Office.
FOIA(b)(2) -Release would disclose internal personnel rules
PRA-3 -Release would violate a Federal statute.
and practices of an agency.
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FOIA(b)(3) -Release would violate a Federal statute.
commercial or financial information.
FOIA(b)(4) -Release would disclose trade secrets
PRA-5 -Release would disclose confidential advice between the
or confidential or financial information.
President and his advisors, or between such advisors.
FOIA(b)(6)
-Release would constitute a clearly
PRA-6 -Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
personal privacy.
FOIA(b)(7) -Release would disclose information
C.
-Closed in accordance with restrictions contained
compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FOIA(b)(8) -Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9) -Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
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Subject: re Prime Minister's letter to RR
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Collection: Baker, Howard H. Jr.: Files
Series: Series I: Subject File
Title: Acid Rain (1)
OA ID: 1
Box Number: 1
Folder #: 1 OF 17
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PRA-2 Relating to the appointment to Federal Office.
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and practices of an agency.
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FOIA(b)(3)
-Release would violate a Federal statute.
commercial or financial information.
FOIA(b)(4)
-Release would disclose trade secrets
PRA-5 -Release would disclose confidential advice between the
or confidential or financial information.
President and his advisors, or between such advisors.
FOIA(b)(6)
-Release would constitute a clearly
PRA-6 -Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
personal privacy.
FOIA(b)(7)
-Release would disclose information
C.
-Closed in accordance with restrictions contained
compiled for law enforcement purposes.
in donors' deed of gift.
FOIA(b)(8)
-Release would disclose information concerning
PRM. -Closed as a personal record misfile.
the regulation of financial institutions.
FOIA(b)(9) -Release would disclose geological of
geophysical information concerning wells.
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Call On Senator Baker by Canadian Ambassador
Gotlieb - February 3, 1988
Ambassador Gotlieb called on Senator Baker to
deliver an advance copy of the attached letter from
Prime Minister Mulroney to President Reagan.
He read from the talking points which are also
attached. After reading from his prepared script,
Ambassador Gotlieb noted that his Prime Minister wants
to handle this matter as delicately as possible since
he feels so personally close to President Reagan. On the
other hand he feels that the results of the January 25
negotiating session were deeply disappointing and would
be difficult to present as a "step forward" to the Canadian
public. The Prime Minister therefore feels that unless
our negotiators can get a commitment to seek emissions
reductions, the Canadians may have no other choice but
to acknowledge publicly that our two countries have been
unable to find a basis for agreement.
Senator Baker responded that there had been two DPC
meetings on this subject and that the approach taken by
our negotiators on January 25 had been personally approved
by the President. He therefore did not see any likely
prospect for a change in the USG position. Nevertheless,
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
NLS F97-066/4*4
to
as
NARA, DATE 3/20/06
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
he assured Ambassador Gotlieb that he would make the
Prime Minister's views known to the President as soon
as possible and was certain that the President would
consider the Prime Minister's letter with an understanding
spirit.
Ambassador Gotlieb concluded by saying that in
effect the Prime Minister's letter constituted an
appeal to the President to reconsider our approach to
the acid rain accord.
Senator Baker said he understood and assured the
Ambassador that the matter would not be treated lightly
and that he would bring the Prime Minister's letter to
the President's attention as soon as possible.
Drafted: JDNegroponte
CC: Ms. Risque
Senator Baker
Mr. Whitehead (State)
Mr. Thomas (EPA)
Clearance: Mr. Tuck
CONFIDENTIAL
Canadian Embassy
Ambussade du Canada
1746 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
February 3, 1988
The Honorable Howard Baker
Chief of Staff to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Baker, Howard,
Attached is an advance copy of the text of a
letter from Prime Minister Mulroney to President Reagan
on Canada's proposal to negotiate an acid rain accord.
The signed original of the letter will be forwarded as
soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Allan
Allan Gotlieb
Ambassador
Case : 1078
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Total Pages: 2
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WHORM Subject #:
To: RR
From: Prime Minister Mulroney (advance copy)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1988
NOTE FOR SENATOR BAKER
FROM:
JOHN C. TUCK
You should review closely the little
tab on Ambassador Gotlieb's letter.
I think he left it on by mistake.
JOHN C. TUCK
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1/19/88
Referred to Nancy Risque for
action.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
CONEIDENTIAL
January 15, 1988
Dear Howard:
I appreciate your support at yesterday's DPC meeting for
a Presidential decision on the acid rain issue which would
permit us to commence negotiations with the Canadians on a
bilateral mechanism similar to the mechanism established by
the 1972 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. I share your
view that this approach, referred to in the memorandum to the
President as option "B expanded", would enable us to respond
to the Canadians in a manner consistent with the President's
past statements on acid rain without committing us in advance
to either specific emissions targets or additional control
actions.
At the close of the meeting the President responded
positively to the Attorney General's suggestion that a DPC
working group specifically including Lee Thomas prepare a
revised version of option "B expanded" for the President's
review and concurrence. The revised approach would be
carefully crafted so as not to put us on "a slippery slope" by
prejudging whether emissions targets or additional control
measures would ever be needed.
Persuading the Canadians to accept this approach as the
basis of an accord will be a challenging assignment. Our
negotiator, Bill Nitze, and his colleagues from State and
other concerned agencies need sufficient time to prepare
thoroughly for the scheduled January 25 meeting with the
Canadians. Therefore, it is essential that the DPC staff, in
consultation with Lee Thomas, State and other concerned
agencies, draft a revised option "B expanded" and send it
directly to the President by the beginning of next week.
Sincerely yours,
Grose
George P. Shultz
The Honorable
Howard Baker,
Chief of Staff,
The White House.
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MEMORANDUM FOR NANCY J. RISQUE
FROM:
GRANT S. GREEN,
JR.
SUBJECT:
Letter from PM Mulroney re: Acid Rain Accord
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has written the President (Tab B)
expressing the hope that the United States has decided to enter
substantive negotiations on the acid rain accord we agreed to
consider. As the PM notes the GOC provided the USG with their
draft proposal in May and we promised a timely response.
Unfortunately, as State's covering memorandum (Tab A) points out,
we have delayed responding to the Canadian proposal (we have set
at least four dates, which subsequently have slipped). There
have been good reasons for this -- we wanted to make a reasoned
and considered response, and we did not want to entangle the acid
rain accord with the FTA negotiations. However, based on DPC
guidance we have made a firm commitment to provide the GOC with a
response by November 30, and this date cannot be allowed to slip
again.
Given that the PM's letter addresses a domestic policy issue we
would appreciate it if the DPC would draft a reply for the
President to send to Mulroney. We believe we should have the
letter to the President prior to his departure for the Ranch.
Thank you.
Attachments
Tab A
State memo 11/20/87
Tab B
Mulroney letter 11/16/87
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. FRANK C. CARLUCCI
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Prime Minister Mulroney on Acid Rain
The Embassy of Canada has delivered the attached advance
copy of a letter to the President from Prime Minister Mulroney,
with a request that it be brought immediately to the
President's attention. The NSC staff has asked that we forward
the advance copy of the Prime Minister's letter without a
proposed response.
The Prime Minister's letter underscores the importance he
attaches to the acid rain issue and his expectation that we
will respond shortly to his April proposal to enter into
negotiations on a bilateral accord. In this connection, and as
the Prime Minister is aware, we have indicated that the U.S.
would provide its response at the November 30, 1987 meeting in
Ottawa of the Bilateral Advisory and Consultative Group.
In view of the Prime Minister's personal demarche, the
Department believes that the Domestic Policy Council discussion
of acid rain policy options for the President's consideration,
originally scheduled for November 10, should be added to the
agenda of the November 24 DPC meeting.
Melvyn Levitsky
Executive Secretary
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HAB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 24, 1987
Dear Brian:
Thank you for your letter of November 16th concerning your
hopes for a timely discussion of the Canadian acid rain accord
proposal. I share your hope that a mutually acceptable handling
of this issue can soon be found.
Along these lines, I am instructing the United States section
of the Bilateral Consultative and Advisory Group to discuss the
Canadian section's proposal which was tabled last May at
their next meeting on November 30th. This will be a step forward
in the process of jointly exploring the possibility of signing an
effective acid rain accord.
As we continue our discussions that seek to find a common
understanding between our countries on this contentious issue, I
am reminded of the leadership, wisdom and courage you
demonstrated during the Free Trade Agreement negotiations. I
hope that again we can find the strength to take actions that
will enable agreement on a sound policy to protect our
environment and industries.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Martin Brian Mulroney
Prime Minister of Canada
Ottawa
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November 25, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
NANCY J. RISQUE
SUBJECT:
Acid Rain Policy Guidance
ISSUE: The initial response to the Canadian proposal for an acid
rain bilateral accord.
DISCUSSION: You have requested an acid rain policy review in
order to respond to Prime Minister Mulroney's request that the
United States enter into an acid rain bilateral accord with
Canada. The Domestic Policy Council has been conducting a
thorough review of U.S. acid rain policy that is near completion
and should be presented to you before Christmas. In working with
the Canadians we agreed that the Bilateral Advisory and
Consultative Group (BACG) would meet on November 30th to provide
a response to the Canadian proposal.
We are not prepared to provide a U.S. proposal at this time. The
Domestic Policy Council review process has been halted due to the
concerns of key members of Congress who requested that the
Council delay its discussions on acid rain until the current
debate about extending the ozone nonattainment deadline of the
Clean Air Act is resolved in Congress. These members of
Congress, as well as a number of representatives of major
industries, are fearful that an acid rain control program could
be added to legislation to extend the ozone nonattainment
deadline. Such an amendment would be contrary to your position
that additional legislated acid rain controls are unnecessary. A
resolution of this issue is not likely until shortly before
Congress adjourns for the Christmas recess around December 15th
or 16th.
Although the Council has not completed its review process, there
is unanimous agreement that the Canadian proposal is not
acceptable in its current form. The central elements of the
Canadian proposal are:
Ceilings on transboundary flows of sulfur dioxide (SO,) from
one country to the other -- to include a two million ton
reduction of transboundary flows of annual so₂ emissions into
Canada;
An agreed timetable and periodic review of compliance;
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Binding disputes settlement.
The problems with this proposal are numerous and include:
Scientific research analyzed by the National Acidic
Percipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP) strongly suggests
that an additional so, 2 emissions reduction program is
unnecessary, and that other sources of acid rain, such as
nitrogen oxides and oxidants, are important in controlling
this phenomenon.
To reduce transboundary flows by two million tons of so,
would require a major national emissions reduction progfam
that would ignore our scientific analysis of this issue, and
cost at least seven to nine billion dollars per year.
Targetting emission reductions in specific regions (as
implied by a reduction of transboundary flows) is not
legislatively viable. Additionally, current models to
measure transboundary flows are not scientifically proven --
making the measurements highly uncertain.
Thus, it is recommended that instructions be issued to the U.S.
section of the BACG to guide these initial discussions with the
Canadians about the proposed accord. These instructions would
enable us to respond to the Canadians on November 30th.
The U.S. position conveyed in these instructions will not be
acceptable to the Canadians. However, they represent a beginning
of the discussion process and allow the Domestic Policy Council
to finish its review of United States acid rain policy options,
and Congress to finish the debate on extending Clean Air Act
deadlines. This will enable you to decide upon a U.S. policy on
acid rain with the full scope of advice from the Domestic Policy
Council and without adversely affecting the congressional debate.
Additional instructions can then be issued, allowing more
comprehensive discussions with the Canadians.
RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the attached memorandum that asks
Secretary Shultz to convey your instructions to the U.S. section
of the BACG. The instructions point out which portions of the
Canadian proposal are unacceptable, maintaining the flexibility
to explore ways in which a future accord can be signed. The
State Department and the NSC concur in this recommendation.
Approve
Approve as Amended
Disapproved
No Action
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 25, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
At the last bilateral summit with Prime Minister Mulroney, I
agreed to consider the Prime Minister's proposal for a bilateral
accord on acid rain. Pursuant to this, and after considering the
advice of the Domestic Policy Council and the Department of
State, I ask that you convey to the United States Section of the
Bilateral Advisory and Consultative Group the following guidance
for its initial discussions with the Canadian Section concerning
Canada's proposed bilateral accord.
The principles listed below will guide the United States Section
in their initial discussions with the Canadians. United States
acid rain policy:
Builds upon the Special Envoy's recommendations and measures
already underway to reduce emissions, and in particular
allows sufficient time for the Innovative Control
Technologies Program to encourage the deployment of new
technologies.
Considers the state of scientific understanding about the
acidic deposition phenomenon, to include the work of the
National Acidic Precipitation Assessment Program.
Will not target controls for specific geographical areas.
The United States Section should be prepared to discuss different
processes by which Canada and the United States could expand the
exchange of information, continue joint periodic reviews of the
transboundary air pollution problem, explore additional means of
encouraging joint demonstration projects of new emission control
technologies, and expand the conduct of joint research. The
United States Section should not agree to discuss an accord that
would set specified quantities of reductions within a specified
time frame. The principle of reciprocity should be fundamental
to any discussions in these areas.
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Dear Howard:
RF/tlc
As you are aware, we are committed to respond to Prime
Minister Mulroney's April proposal for an acid rain accord on
November 30 in Ottawa. we discussed the proposal with the
Canadians in June, but delayed our actual response until
September, then October, to permit completion of a domestic
policy review. The Prime Minister has now written to the
President (copy attached) urging a positive response that will
allow negotiations to begin soon. Clearly, any further delay
in our response will only lead to additional pressure on the
President.
The options paper developed by the DPC Working Group on
Energy, Natural Resources and Environment has developed to the
point where it will serve as a good basis for a DPC
discussion. From that paper the DPC should be able to focus
options to permit a decision by the President or even by the
DPC itself. However, also as you know, the DPC meeting to
address acid rain scheduled for November 10 was postponed and
the November 24 DPC session does not now include acid rain on
its agenda.
Given the President's commitment to the Prime Minister,
the long delay already in responding to the Canadians, and now
the Prime Minister's letter, I strongly urge that you agree to
take up acid rain at the November 24 DPC session so that we can
respond to the Prime Minister very soon.
Sincerely,
John C. Whitehead
Active In Secretary
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January 13, 1988
MEMORANDUM FOR SENATOR BAKER
FROM:
NANCY RISQUE ramy
SUBJECT:
Acid Rain
The following is attached:
1.
Draft copy of decision memo that will be forwarded to the
President after the DPC meeting on Thursday. It will be
altered so that the recommendations made at the meeting are
incorporated. (Tab A)
2.
Copy of my briefing paper for the meeting, which includes
congressional and Canadian background. (Tab B)
3.
Copy of the DPC memo to the President, which will be
forwarded to him before and used by him during the meeting.
(Tab C)
4.
Copies of materials that provide some background on this
policy review, including Presidential statements and
previous decisions. (Tab D)
5.
Copies of the origin and membership list of the Bilateral
Advisory and Consultative Group (BACG). (Tab E)
6.
Copies of recent correspondence between the President and
Mulroney. Also a copy of John Whitehead's request to you
for a DPC meeting after I had relayed to him (from you) the
reasons we did not want to pursue a meeting. And finally
copies of my memo to the President requesting instructions
to the BACG for the November 30 meeting and the instructions.
(Tab F)
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Support Option B
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Consistent with policy review.
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Makes further effort.
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Doesn't jeopardize domestic balances.
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Scientific uncertainties documented.
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Costs of mandated regulatory program would threaten economic
stability in U.S.
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Contentious, political issue in U.S.
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Crosses conservative - liberal, Republican - Democrat,
congressional leadership lines.
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How can we engage in resolving Canada's "political" problems
before resolving domestic problems -- particularly when
Canadians are demanding a program that is neither
scientifically or economically justifiable?
If A and B are not viewed as "good faith" responses (see Tab D,
NJR to KMD memo), Option B expanded is the farthest out we can go
without jeopardy. NSC staff will support Option B expanded so
that in John Negroponte's words, we can give an accord "the old
college try." Privately, NSC and State staff are saying this
won't satisfy the Canadians and will drag out the issue with all
the pain of indecision. (Footnote: Ed Meese objected to adding
NSC's staff-position in the DPC paper.) Additionally, problems
with pursuing Option B expanded are:
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It keeps Administration energies directed North and keeps
alive speculation and "support" regarding the Mitchell bill,
and eventual House bill.
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We can't argue out both sides of our mouth on this issue
this year and help Byrd and others try to hold the line
against Mitchell.
Options C and D are disastrous.
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Would have 1988 impact.
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Business, the Midwest and certain coal states would go into
shock.
In the event Option B expanded is decided to be desirable, these
discussions must be handled by policy makers who are
knowledgeable about this issue. The BACG -- consisting of
mid-level staff -- is wholly inadequate to carry us through this.
Recommend Lee Thomas and John Whitehead.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
THE DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
U.S. Acid Rain Policy
The options listed below were discussed with you at the Domestic
Policy Council meeting on January 14, 1988.
RECOMMENDATION: There is unanimous Council agreement that
current U.S. acid rain policy is adequate and that changes would
be premature and potentially damaging to our economy. There is
concern also about affecting the precarious balance that exists
on this issue in the Congress. However, Council members are
aware of Canadian pressure for further U.S. actions.
While the consensus is to continue present programs (Option A),
most Council members feel the additional actions recommended by
your Task Force on Regulatory Relief (Option B), would be
consistent with current efforts in this area. The Council does
not recommend Option B-Expanded, and some Council members oppose
it. The Council unanimously opposes Options C and D.
Edwin Meese III
Chairman Pro Tempore
DECISION:
Option A. Continue present programs, including implementa-
tion of the Special Envoys' recommendations and the
Innovative Control Technologies Program (ICTP).
Option B: Continue present programs, plus commit to the
administrative measures proposed by the President's Task
Force on Regulatory Relief.
Option B (Expanded): Option B, plus specify that the U.S.
is prepared to use the original general format of the 1972
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement as a basis for an
accord, consistent with U.S. principles.
Option C: Option B, plus project, and periodically review,
anticipated resulting emissions levels through 2000.
Option D: Option B, plus commit to a reduction from a 1980
base of annual emissions of 2-3 million tons by 1995; 4-6
million tons by 2000; or 6-8 million tons by 2005.
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CONFIDENTIAL
DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE:
January 14, 1988
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
TIME:
2:00 P.M. (60 Minutes)
FROM:
Nancy J. Risque
I.
PURPOSE
To discuss U.S. acid rain policy and the U.S. response to
Prime Minister Mulroney's proposal for a bilateral accord.
This is not a decision meeting; a decision paper will
follow.
II. BACKGROUND
Acid rain is a highly contentious and sensitive topic
domestically and, in recent years, in our bilateral relationship
with Canada.
In addition to the issue specific information provided to
you in the Council's attached paper, I thought the
following additional factors would be useful:
Congressional climate: The 1977 amendments to the Clean Air
Act set a deadline of December 31, 1987 for areas of the
United States to meet specified ozone levels. Since almost
100 major cities did not meet this deadline, Congress, in
the FY 1988 Continuing Resolution, extended the deadline for
an eight month period and placed restrictive controls on EPA
regulatory action. This new deadline was devised by proponents
of legislation setting stringent new air pollution standards,
including acid rain controls, because they are counting on
campaign politics to increase the pressure on the clean air
issue. Comprehensive acid rain legislation that would set
such standards and cost U.S. industry as much as $10 billion
per year, and that we oppose, is awaiting Senate floor
action. If the bill reaches the floor, it is unlikely we
will be able to improve or defeat it. Similar legislation
is likely in the House.
Canadian climate: U.S.-Canada relations are "on a roll,"
according to NSC staff. You and the Prime Minister signed
the Free Trade Agreement on January 2; the Northwest Passage
dispute was settled earlier this week; and, NSC predicts
that the Canadians will be forthcoming on the film dispute.
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They say Mulroney's personal fortunes have risen dramatically
from last year -- his strategy appears to be ratification of
the FTA, holding a successful economic summit, having a
productive set of meetings with you, and then calling for
elections later this year. Acid rain looms as the spoiler
for the summit. We know what Canada wants, but not what
they will accept in order to get an accord. Mulroney has
stressed that acid rain is the litmus test of his relationship
with you -- and his critics claim that he has little to show
for this approach.
The paper from the Domestic Policy Council is attached and
includes recommendations of the Council. You should know
that although the Department of State has participated in
the working group and in full Council deliberations, they
have deferred any recommendation to Secretary Shultz, who
will be at the DPC meeting.
III. PARTICIPANTS
Members of the Domestic Policy Council; Secretary Shultz and
other interested Cabinet members; Alan Hill, chairman of the
Council on Environmental Quality; and senior White House
staff.
iv. PRESS PLAN
White House photographer
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- You will open the meeting and call on Ed Meese, who will
make remarks and call on Lee Thomas.
- Lee Thomas will present an overview of the policy review,
calling on Secretary Herrington and Boyden Gray,
Counsellor to the Vice President, to brief also.
- Lee Thomas will present the options.
- After general discussion, you will indicate that you will
consider the "debate" and render a decision shortly,
ending the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
THE DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
U.S. Acidic Deposition (Acid Rain) Policy
ISSUE: Should U.S. acid rain policy be modified? What should be
the U.S. response to Canada's proposal for a bilateral accord?
BACKGROUND: To date, Administration policy has been that further
research is needed before additional controls, beyond those
currently required by the Clean Air Act, are placed on sources of
emissions believed to cause acid rain. You have directed several
activities, including a commitment to implement recommendations
of the U.S. and Canadian Special Envoys, for reducing transboundary
flows of acid rain. These, along with a summary of the interim
report of the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program
(NAPAP) and the Canadian Air Quality Program, are described below.
A. National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP) - The
NAPAP is an interagency research program that has been underway
since 1980. It is to produce, by 1990, an assessment of the
causes and effects of acidic deposition. An interim report was
released in September 1987 concluding that no abrupt changes are
expected in water bodies, crops or forests at present levels of
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions. The
interim report also concludes that if new control technologies
are introduced, so, and NOx emissions will decrease. Otherwise,
so, emissions are projected to remain constant or increase
mođerately through 2010 and then decrease, while NOx emissions
are projected to increase substantially. Administration policy
has to date been consistent with the NAPAP interim assessment.
B. Innovative Control Technologies Program (ICTP) - The
Innovative Control Technologies Program is an Administration
initiative that emanated from the Special Envoys' report. To
implement the ICTP, in April 1987 you approved an appropriations
request for $2.35 billion for the 5-year period FY 1988-92. This
was to supplement the $150 million authorized for the clean coal
technology program for FY 1988. The FY 1988 CR includes a $575
million appropriation for FY 1988-89. Full funding is
anticipated in your FY 1989 budget now being prepared.
At your request, Secretary Herrington established an advisory
panel, including Canadian representatives, to assist in selection
of ICTP projects. The advisory panel has met and provided an
initial report on factors to be considered in the first
solicitation of project proposals.
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C. Presidential Task Force on Regulatory Relief - You directed
the Task Force on Regulatory Relief, chaired by the Vice
President, to examine incentives and disincentives to the
deployment of new emissions control technologies and to identify
opportunities for cost-effective, innovative emission reduction
measures through changes to existing regulations. The Task Force
has recommended that:
o
The Department of Energy permit preferential treatment for
ICTP projects, recognizing the risk inherent in demonstration
of innovative technologies.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission support a 5-year
demonstration program on rate incentives for innovative
technologies.
O
The Environmental Protection Agency (1) encourage states to
consider a variety of means for achieving ozone reductions,
(2) encourage use of "bubbles" between recently built
sources, (3) expand commercial demonstration permits for
innovative control technologies, and (4) encourage
complementary use of emissions "bubbles" and waivers for
innovative technology applications.
D. Costs and Benefits of New Programs to Reduce so, and NOx - In
April 1987, the Domestic Policy Council tasked an interagency
group to determine costs and economic benefits of programs that
might reduce emissions of so, and NOx. This group found
substantial scientific and technical uncertainties in estimating
so, and NOx effects, and concluded that while direct initial
costs can exceed benefits at different levels of emissions
reductions and under certain assumptions, the converse is true
when other assumptions are made.
E. Canadian Air Quality Program and Objectives - Bilateral
cooperation with Canada on air pollution goes back more than
forty years. Both countries subscribe to the 1972 Stockholm
Declaration which provides that States have "the sovereign right
to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmen-
tal policies and the responsibility to ensure that activities
within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the
environment of other States." In addition, both the U.S. and
Canada are parties to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Trans-
boundary Air Pollution, which requires us to "endeavor to limit
and, as far as possible, gradually reduce and prevent air
pollution including long-range transboundary air pollution."
Canada, but not the U.S., is also a signatory to a protocol under
the Convention requiring a 30 percent reduction in so₂ emissions
from a 1980 actual emissions baseline.
A more detailed analysis of Canadian clean air management
programs has been conducted by EPA. Major findings are:
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O
Emissions sources of SO₂ in Canada are very different from
the U.S., with smelters the dominant source.
O
There are significant differences in the manner in which
Canadian and U.S. air quality programs are implemented.
O
Air quality standards and monitoring programs established by
most Canadian provinces have achieved general air quality levels
consistent with U.S. levels.
O Canada reduced so, emissions by more than 40 percent in the
1970's, and Canadian provinces subsequently agreed, with some
flexibility permitted, to reduce so, emissions by 1994 by 35% of
actual (45% of allowable) 1980 so₂ emissions levels.
F. Canadian Proposal For An Accord - This was raised by Prime
Minister Mulroney during your April 1987 meeting. It was
followed in May by a written outline of Canada's proposal, the
central elements of which are:
- ceilings on transboundary flows of sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
from one country to the other, to include a two million
ton annual reduction of so₂ emissions flowing into Canada;
- an agreed timetable and periodic review of compliance (the
means of compliance to be left to each government) ;
- performance auditing by an independent body; and
- binding disputes settlement.
The Canadian proposal covers so,, but allows for a discussion of
other emissions, such as NOx, and is modeled after the Great
Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA).
G. U.S. Response - The Bilateral Advisory and Consultative Group
(BACG) met on November 30th, 1987. Prior to the meeting, you
provided Secretary Shultz with instructions to have the U.S.
section convey that portions of the Canadian proposal made in May
are unacceptable. They were also to convey the following policy
principles:
- The U.S. will build on the Special Envoys' recommendations
and the measures now underway to reduce emissions, and
allow sufficient time for the ICTP to be deployed;
- We will consider the state of the science, including the
NAPAP interim assessment;
- We will not target emissions reductions at specific
geographic areas; and,
- We require reciprocal commitments from Canada.
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OPTIONS: The Domestic Policy Council developed the following
options, which were discussed at its January 11 Council meeting:
Option A. Continue present programs, including implementation
of the Special Envoys' recommendations and the
Innovative Control Technologies Program (ICTP).
Pro: O This would be consistent with NAPAP Interim Assessment
suggestions that no immediate actions to reduce acidic
deposition are indicated.
O It allows time to review the NAPAP final assessment in
1990, to resolve many remaining scientific uncertainties.
O It does not require legislation.
Con:
O This essentially rejects a bilateral accord.
O It rejects emissions reduction recommendations by the
President's Task Force on Regulatory Relief.
Option B: Continue present programs plus commit to the
administrative measures proposed by the
President's Task Force on Regulatory Relief.
Pro:
O This is fully consistent with recommendations of the
Special Envoys and the Task Force on Regulatory Relief.
O This is a market-oriented strategy for controlling so₂
and NOx emissions.
O It does not require legislation.
Con:
O An accord proposal without specific air pollution goals
may be unacceptable to the Canadians.
Option B: Option B, plus specify that the U.S. is prepared
Expanded
to use the original general format of the 1972
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement as a basis
for an accord consistent with the U.S. principles
outlined above. This would include building on
the Special Envoys' recommendations, allowing
time for the ICTP to be deployed, and a process
for scientific and economic analyses in support
of an air management strategy. It would require
reciprocal commitments from Canada, and would not
include quantification of air pollutant targets.
Pro:
O This could enhance the possibility of an accord, which
could institutionalize consultations and scientific
exchanges on acid rain.
Con:
O Could raise expectations and pressure for future
negotiations for reduction targets.
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Option C:
Option B, plus project, and periodically review,
anticipated resulting emissions levels through at
least the year 2000.
Pro:
O The Canadian Government may consider this to be an
acceptable U.S. response on which to base an accord.
O This may not require legislation.
Con: O This will require quantification of so, reductions, and
will be construed by proponents of a manđatory reductions
program as acknowledgement and acceptance by the
Administration of the need for specified so₂ reductions.
Option D: Option B, plus commit to a reduction from a 1980
base of annual emissions of 2-3 million tons by
1995; 4-6 million tons by 2000; or 6-8 million
tons by 2005. If this option is chosen,
emissions reductions over an agreed timetable
would be monitored and audited by an independent
body, and a binding disputes settlement mechanism
would be established.
Pro: o This responds positively to the Canadian. May proposal.
Con: O This is a major departure from U.S. acid rain policy.
O It would most likely require legislation.
RECOMMENDATION: There is unanimous Council agreement that
current U.S. acid rain policy is adequate and that changes would
be premature and potentially damaging to our economy. There is
concern also about affecting the precarious balance that exists
on this issue in the Congress. However, Council members are
aware of Canadian pressure for further U.S. actions.
While consensus is to continue present programs (Option A), most
Council members feel that proceeding with additional actions
recommended by your Task Force on Regulatory Relief (Option B),
would be consistent with their review of current efforts in this
area. The Council does not recommend Option B-Expanded, and some
Council members oppose it. The Council unanimously opposes
Options C and D.
Edurn Meese II
Edwin Meese III
Chairman Pro Tempore