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provisions for the mandatory transfer of private technology
and participation by and funding for national liberation
movements. ) (U)
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Fulfillment of these objectives shall be considered
mandatory in the negotiations. It is understood that
the United States negotiating effort will be based on
the guidelines set forth in the interagency review. (S)
United States negotiating strategy will make clear what
aspects of the current draft convention are unacceptable
to the United States and will be designed to achieve
those changes necessary to fulfill all U.S. objectives
and, pending that, to avoid a move by the conference to
complete its work and open a convention for signature. (s)
Improvements consistent with United States interests in
other areas shall be sought if opportunities arise and if
this can be accomplished without risk to the military navigation
and other important United States interests. (C)
The United States will continue active negotiations with
other countries interested in deep seabed mining with a view
to concluding a reciprocating states agreement as early as
possible on recognition of deep seabed mining licenses. (U)
The United States will also continue to exercise its rights
with respect to navigation and overflight against claims
that the United States does not recognize in accordance with
established procedures and review for that program. (C)
The Senior Interdepartmental Group, including all relevant
agencies, shall develop detailed instructions for achieving
the objectives set forth above after immediate consultation
with key allies and, as appropriate, other major participants
in the conference. Any agency differences shall be forwarded
for my consideration by Februáry 15, 1982. The Senior
Interdepartmental Group shall also oversee the Law of the
Sea negotiations. The Delegation will not accept an ad
referendum draft convention pending my decision on a report
to be submitted by the Senior Interdepartmental Group on its
acceptability in terms of satisfying United States objectives. (C)
Round Reagan
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