NSDD 152 Preparations for 1985 Economic Summit

UNCLAGSIFIED UNGLASSIMED SYSTEM II 91198 THE WHITE HOUSE wASHINGTON December 20, 1984 NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE NUMBER 152 PREPARATIONS FOR THE 1985 ECONOMIC SUMMIT This Directive clarifies the responsibilities of various agencies in preparing for the 1985 Economic Summit meeting in the Federal Republic of Germany. Dst I. Preparations with Other Governments - "Sherpa" Team I have redesignated Allen Wallis, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, to be my Personal Representative for the preparation of policy aspects of the Summit meeting. Together with Douglas McMinn of the National Security Council Staff, and Beryl Sprinkel, Under Secretary for Monetary Affairs in the Department of the Treasury, these individuals will direct the overall preparations for the Summit. DID II. Preparations within the U.S. Government The President's Personal Representative will chair an Interdepartmental Group (IG Summit) of the Senior Interdepartmental Group for International Economic Policy (SIG-IEP), consisting of representatives at the Under Secretary level from the Vice President's office, the Departments of Treasury, Defense, Agriculture, Commerce and Energy, Director of Central Intelligence, USTR, NSC and CEA. The IG and SIG will have responsibility for reviewing policy preparations for the Summit, and providing general Cabinet guidance on issues. These groups will also prepare the briefing materials as requested by the Personal Representative and coordinate U.S. participation in other international meetings where Summit issues will be discussed. PEY In carrying out his responsibilities for the Summit, the President's Personal Representative will report directly to a Summit White House Group (SWHG), chaired by Robert McFarlane, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Declassified/Released on 10/31/90 under provisions of E.O. 12356 by S. Tilley, National Security Council OADR /F87-1035)