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THE WHITE HOUSE UNCLASSIFIED WASHINGTON DATA November 18, 1982 National Security Decision Directive Number 68 FY 1983-1988 Nuclear Weapons Stockpile I approve the proposed Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Plan dated October 19, 1982, for the fiscal years 1983 through 1988. The stockpile levels represent authorized ceilings, not to be exceeded, except as provided below or otherwise approved by me. (8) For the period FY 1983-1988, the following are authorized: 1. (D) 2. DOE may produce and transfer to the Department of Defense (DOD) parts of nuclear weapons, not containing special nuclear materials, as may be agreed by DOE and DOD. These parts may be used in nuclear weapons, training programs, research and development, and production. Additionally, DOE may temporarily transfer parts or test units containing fissile materials or plutonium power supplies for development and flight testing programs. 3. (DLI) 4. UNCLASSIFIED Partially Dechssified/Released on 1/28/92 SECRET + RESTRICTED DATA SECRET under provisions of E.O. 12356 (FS71)005) by S. Tilley. National Security Council Declassify on: OADR