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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET
5/9/2005
File Folder
USSR-FISHERIES 2/2
FOIA
F06-114/7
YARHI-MILO
Box Number 25
2518
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
9823 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE REVIEW
2 5/21/1984 B1
OF U.S.-USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[1 -2 ]
R
6/25/2009 F2006-114/7
9824 MEMO
KIMMITT TO HILL RE REVIEW OF U.S.-
1
ND
B1
USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[3 -3 ]
R 7/7/2008 NLRRF06-114/7
9831 MEMO
HILL TO MCFARLANE RE REVIEW OF
3 4/28/1984 B1
US-USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[4 -6 - ]
R
11/24/2009 F06-114/7
9825 MEMO
MATLOCK TO MCFARLANE RE U.S.-
1 6/26/1984 B1
USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[7 -7 ]
R 6/25/2009 F2006-114/7
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET
5/9/2005
File Folder
USSR-FISHERIES 2/2
FOIA
F06-114/7
YARHI-MILO
Box Number
25
2518
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9826 MEMO
KIMMITT TO HILL RE U.S.-USSR
1
ND
B1
FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[8 - -8 ]
R
7/7/2008
NLRRF06-114/7
9827 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #9826
1
ND
B1
[9 -9 ]
R 7/7/2008 NLRRF06-114/7
9832 MEMO
HILL TO MCFARLANE RE VIEW OF US-
2 6/18/1984 B1
USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[10 - 11 ]
R
11/24/2009 F06-114/7
9828 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #9823
2 5/21/1984 B1
[12 13 ]
R
6/25/2009 F2006-114/7
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name MATLOCK, JACK: FILES
Withdrawer
JET
5/9/2005
File Folder
USSR-FISHERIES 2/2
FOIA
F06-114/7
YARHI-MILO
Box Number
25
2518
ID Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
9829 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #9824
1
ND
B1
[14 - 14 ]
R
7/7/2008
NLRRF06-114/7
9833 MEMO
SAME TEXT AS DOC #9831
3 4/28/1984 B1
[15 - 17 ]
R
11/24/2009 F06-114/7
9830 MEMO
KIMMITT TO HILL RE U.S.-USSR
1 7/3/1984 B1
FISHING RELATIONSHIP
[25 25 ]
R
7/7/2008
NLRRF06-114/7
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
USSR
3447
Fishing
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
May21 1984
DECLASSIFIED
ACTION
NLRR F06-114/7 #9823
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCHARLANE
JACK MATLOCK Jam
BY as NARADATE 6/25/09
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Review of U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship
The interagency review of measures proposed last year by
Congressman Breaux regarding the fisheries relationship with the
USSR has been completed. You will recall that Breaux had
proposed removing the Afghanistan sanction and restoring our
bilateral fisheries relationship with the Soviets. Recently, we
agreed with the Soviets to extend the existing fisheries
agreement to December 31, 1985, but no allocation of fish was
made to the USSR.
Following the interagency review, State and Commerce recommend
that two steps be taken:
--
restore a directed allocation of 50,000 metric tons,
conditioned on a Soviet commitment to increase the existing
joint venture with an American firm commensurately; and
-- permit further joint ventures providing there are no over-
riding security problems.
The IG considered a third step -- to seek renegotiation of the
bilateral fisheries agreement at this time -- but concluded that
this step should not be taken now, but should be kept under
review with regard to the future development of political
conditions.
Discussion:
The reasons given by the IG for restoring a small fisheries
allocation to the Soviets (50,000 metric tons would be one tenth
of the allocation they had before Afghanistan) and allowing
further joint ventures are based on a judgment that these moves
would be of benefit to the American fishing industry, which is
currently depressed.
Given the strong Congressional interest (from the Pacific
Northwest and Alaska) in restoring the bilateral fisheries
relationship and the desirability of maintaining a minimal
framework for non-strategic economic interaction with the
Soviets, I believe that the IG's recommendations should be
approved eventually.
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
2
CONF IDENTIAL
2
However, I believe that at the moment the timing is bad. The
Soviets are still engaged in a major offensive in Afghanistan,
and we face a possible tragedy in the Soviet handling of the
Sakharov's hunger strike. I recommend, therefore, that State be
requested to review its recommendation in light of the present
political situation, and provide its views on whether a decision
on this issue should be made now, or should be deferred in light
of current additional strains in the U.S.-Soviet relationship.
&
SRS
Lenczowski, Levine and Sestanovich concur.
Recommendation:
That you authorize transmittal of the attached Kimmitt-Hill
memorandum, which requests State to review its recommendation in
respect to timing.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I
Proposed Kimmitt to Hill memorandum
Tab II
Hill to McFarlane memorandum, April 28, 1984
CONF IDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
3447
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Review of U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship (e)
Since your memorandum of April 28, 1984, on this subject was
sent, a number of additional strains have developed in the
U.S.-Soviet relationship. These include the Soviet boycott of
the Olympics, the intensification of the war in Afghanistan, and
the steps taken against Mrs. Bonner and Academician Sakharov. (C)
In view of the above, the Department's views are requested on the
question of timing the President's decision on the fisheries
matter. Specifically, should such a step be taken now, and if
so, how should we explain a favorable decision on this matter in
light of present circumstances?
(C)
Upon receipt of the Department's views on the timing question,
the matter will be forwarded to the President for decision.
(c)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
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NLRR Fob-114/7 #9824
DV
Gs NARA DATE 7/7/08
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8412440
XR 8412439
United States Department of State
4
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Review of US - USSR Fishing Relationship
The NSC on March 21, 1983, requested an interagency review
of measures proposed by Congressman Breaux regarding the
fisheries relationship with the USSR. Breaux's proposals would
remove an Afghanistan sanction and restore our bilateral
fisheries relationship. They are strongly supported by the
fishing industry and other Senators and Congressmen from the
Pacific Northwest and Alaska. We and the Soviets just agreed to
extend the existing fisheries agreement for eighteen months,
through December 31, 1985.
The interagency review, interrupted by the KAL incident, has
been completed. The concerned agencies (State and Commerce; NSC
unable to attend) considered the following three steps:
--granting the Soviets a directed fish allocation of
approximately 50,000 metric tons to permit expansion of the
existing joint venture based in Seattle. Prior to the
Afghanistan invasion, the Soviets had a 500,000-ton
allocation. A directed allocation would permit Soviet
vessels to remain on station fishing when weather conditions
require the smaller U.S. fishing boats to seek shelter.
This would permit an expanded Soviet processing capability
to remain in place for longer periods of time, which would
benefit the joint venture. At present, Soviet vessels can
only process U.S.-caught fish;
--allow further joint ventures in other areas of the U.S.
fishing zone as they are proposed, assuming there are no
overriding security problems;
--inform the Soviets we are prepared to renegotiate the
US-Soviet fisheries agreement, with the possibility of
negotiating an agreement to allow US fishermen access to
Soviet fisheries. This would almost certainly require a
large directed allocation to the Soviets in return.
The IG determined that there are strong economic reasons to
restore the fisheries relationship and that the current
sanctions are imposing economic hardships on the U.S. fishing
industry:
-- The US firm currently involved in the existing joint
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
NLRR F06-114/7#9831
DECL: OADR
BY
RW
NARA DATE
11/24/09
CONFIDENTIAL
venture has stated that it expects to increase the joint venture
operations by the amount of the direct allocation given to the
USSR. The joint venture currently processes about 160,000 MT of
US-caught fish annually, valued at $30 million, and involving 40
US vessels which otherwise would not be employed. An additional
50,000 MT caught by the joint venture would result in an
estimated $8 million increase in proceeds to participating US
fishermen.
-- Establishment of new joint ventures with the Soviets in
US waters would increase our leverage with other countries now
fishing off the US coast (Japan and Korea) to expand cooperation
with the US fishing industry.
-- The US fishing industry is depressed and the impact from
the joint ventures is substantial; the multiplier effect on
local fish-related industries from each dollar earned by the
present joint venture is estimated at four to one.
-- There has been a significant reverse flow of technology
and expertise to the US fishing industry from the Soviets as the
result of the joint venture and our cooperative fisheries
research programs. Restoration of Soviet fishing privileges
would enhance our opportunities to take greater advantage of
these benefits.
The IG also concluded that forward movement would be
consistent with the President's January 16 speech calling for a
constructive dialogue with the Soviets. The fishing sanction on
Poland has been removed and the restoration of Soviet privileges
would underscore our commitment to review sanctions to ensure
that US business interests are not unfairly penalized. Finally
this action parallels negotiation of the the new LTA.
The Departments of State and Commerce have concluded that we
should now take the first two steps: restoring a directed
allocation of 50,000 MT, conditioned on a Soviet commitment to
increase the existing joint venture commensurately; and,
permitting further joint ventures providing there are no
overriding security problems. We would not publicly encourage
new joint ventures, however. The allocation would be granted in
at least two stages to permit observation of Soviet
performance.
It was deemed inappropriate to seek renegotiation of the
bilateral fisheries agreement at this time. We will keep this
step under review should political conditions permit our moving
in that direction in the future.
CONF IDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
We now request NSC concurrence with the recommendations of
the interagency review and that the matter be forwarded to the
President for his review of all the options and decision.
bor
Executive Secretary
USSR/72019
4877
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
June 26, 1984
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK As
SUBJECT:
U.S. -USSR Fishing Relationship
You will recall that State and Commerce recommended in April that
the Soviets be granted a directed fishing allocation in the range
of 50,000 tons and that expanded joint ventures be permitted if
there are no overriding security problems. State was requested
to examine the question of timing in view of the current overall
U.S.-Soviet relationship (TAB III).
On the timing question, State now recommends that we proceed at
this time since the steps recommended are beneficial to U.S.
firms and have strong Congressional support (TAB II).
Since this is a very limited step, is responsive to domestic
interests and consistent with our policy of trying to establish a
better working relationship with the USSR, I believe the State/
Commerce recommendation is justified. It is, however, a close
call.
concless for Don Fortier Chris Lehman, Richard RZ Levine and John Lenczowski
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Attachments:
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Proposed Kimmitt to Hill memorandum
joint venture be
Tab II
State's memorandum, June 18, 1984
expanded, 2) that
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Memorandum on this subject, May 21, 1984
held estoration Afghan only bach 10%, allocation from of and pre- Declassify 3) is we have
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
OADR
NLRR F06-114/7 1*9825
on:
because conditions prohibit.
BY CN NARADATE 13/25/09
8
4877
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship (c)
The recommendations of the Departments of State and Commerce in
the memorandum from Mr. Hill to Mr. McFarlane of April 28, 1984,
have been approved. These steps are:
1.
Restoration of a directed allocation of 50,000 metric tons,
conditioned on a Soviet commitment to increase the existing
joint venture with an American firm commensurately; and
2.
Permission for further joint ventures providing there are no
overriding security problems. ter
Any steps taken should be coordinated in normal fashion with the
appropriate internal security agencies. (c) (C)
The proposed press release should be submitted to the NSC for
approval. (c) (C)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
CONFIDENTIAL
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NLRR Fob 714/7 #9826
BY Cir NARA DATE 7/7/08
9
4877
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship (C)
The recommendations of the Departments of State and Commerce in
the memorandum from Mr. Hill to Mr. McFarlane of April 28, 1984,
have been approved. These steps are:
1.
Restoration of a directed allocation of 50,000 metric tons,
conditioned on a Soviet commitment to increase the existing
joint venture with an American firm commensurately; and
2.
Permission for further joint ventures providing there are no
overriding security problems. (C)
Any steps taken should be coordinated in normal fashion with the
appropriate internal security agencies. (C)
Recommendations for public handling of the issue contained in Mr.
Hill's Memorandum of June 18, 1984, are also approved. let (C)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
CONFIDENTIAL
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DECLASSIFIED
NLRR F06-114/7 #9827
BY Cir NARA not- 7/7/08
10
4877
S/S 8417472 XR 8417471
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 18, 1984
CONFIDENTIAL
55
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Review of US-USSR Fishing Relationship
On May 23, the NSC requested the views of the Department of
State on the question of the timing of the President's decision
on partial restoration of the bilateral fisheries relationship
with the USSR and, if such a step is to be taken now, on how we
would explain a favorable decision in light of current strains
on the bilateral relationship.
The Department of State recommends that the President
decide now on whether to grant the Soviets a directed fishing
allocation in the range of 50,000 tons and permit expanded
joint ventures, if requested, provided there are no overriding
security problems. We do not believe that the President's
decision should be delayed by the factors mentioned in your
memo of May 23 because:
1) The war in Afghanistan will continue for years and our
sanctions have made their point. While our sanctions policy as
such remains in place, therefore, we should be willing to make
specific exceptions that are in our interest, such as these.
2) The Olympic boycott is largely an example of the Soviet
tendency to retreat into self-isolation and our policy purpose
is to encourage the Soviets to constructive engagement with us
through steps that are mutually advantageous, like these.
3) We are attempting to persuade the Soviets to take
action in the Sakharov case through quiet diplomacy and
international pressure rather than through bilateral economic
sanctions. Implementation of steps to activate four bilateral
agreements will be affected by developments in the Sakharov
case. But in our view this logic does not extend to the whole
agenda of relations such as arms control and economic
relations. In particular, it does not extend to economic steps
of clear benefit to us, like these.
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
NLRR FOR-114/7#9832
BY RW
NARA
DATE
11/24/09
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
In their original recommendation of April 28, State and
Commerce noted that this would be a carefully modulated step,
which excluded renegotiation of a bilateral fisheries agreement
at this time. Our recommendation was based on the fact that
the proposed steps would be of direct economic benefit to the
currently depressed US fishing industry and were strongly
supported by relevant Congressional delegations. This
continues to be the case as we recently confirmed with contacts
on the Hill. In addition, our recommendation was based on our
belief that we should maintain the structure of economic
relations between the United States and the Soviet Union,
expanding it those areas in which it is appropriate from a
security and economic standpoint to do so.
If the President decides to go forward, we recommend that
we inform the Soviets here and in Moscow and do a low key
public announcement. We believe that this course would enable
us to present this action publicly as an example of the US
policy of taking steps to increase exchanges of non-strategic
goods as enunciated by the President in his June 4 speech. Our
press guidance would underscore the benefits to the US fishing
industry, noting US willingness to build upon existing
structure in the US-USSR economic relationship where
appropriate.
for Charles Brickmley Hill
Executive Secretary
CONFIDENTIAL
12
3447
J
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
May21, 1984
DECLASSIFIED
ACTION
NLRR F06-114/7 #9828
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. MCHARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK 4am
BY Ces NARADATE 6/25/09
SUBJECT:
Review of U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship
The interagency review of measures proposed last year by
Congressman Breaux regarding the fisheries relationship with the
USSR has been completed. You will recall that Breaux had
proposed removing the Afghanistan sanction and restoring our
bilateral fisheries relationship with the Soviets. Recently, we
agreed with the Soviets to extend the existing fisheries
agreement to December 31, 1985, but no allocation of fish was
made to the USSR.
Following the interagency review, State and Commerce recommend
that two steps be taken:
--
restore a directed allocation of 50,000 metric tons,
conditioned on a Soviet commitment to increase the existing
joint venture with an American firm commensurately; and
-- permit further joint ventures providing there are no over-
riding security problems.
The IG considered a third step -- to seek renegotiation of the
bilateral fisheries agreement at this time -- but concluded that
this step should not be taken now, but should be kept under
review with regard to the future development of political
conditions.
Discussion:
The reasons given by the IG for restoring a small fisheries
allocation to the Soviets (50,000 metric tons would be one tenth
of the allocation they had before Afghanistan) and allowing
further joint ventures are based on a judgment that these moves
would be of benefit to the American fishing industry, which is
currently depressed.
Given the strong Congressional interest (from the Pacific
Northwest and Alaska) in restoring the bilateral fisheries
relationship and the desirability of maintaining a minimal
framework for non-strategic economic interaction with the
Soviets, I believe that the IG's recommendations should be
approved eventually.
CONFIDENTIAL
2
However, I believe that at the moment the timing is bad. The
Soviets are still engaged in a major offensive in Afghanistan,
and we face a possible tragedy in the Soviet handling of the
Sakharov's hunger strike. I recommend, therefore, that State be
requested to review its recommendation in light of the present
political situation, and provide its views on whether a decision
on this issue should be made now, or should be deferred in light
of current additional strains in the U.S.-Soviet relationship.
SRS
Lenczowski, Levine and Sestanovich concur.
Recommendation:
That you authorize transmittal of the attached Kimmitt-Hill
memorandum, which requests State to review its recommendation in
respect to timing.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I
Proposed Kimmitt to Hill memorandum
Tab II
Hill to McFarlane memorandum, April 28, 1984
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
14
3447
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Review of U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship (C)
Since your memorandum of April 28, 1984, on this subject was
sent, a number of additional strains have developed in the
U.S.-Soviet relationship. These include the Soviet boycott of
the Olympics, the intensification of the war in Afghanistan, and
the steps taken against Mrs. Bonner and Academician Sakharov. (C)
In view of the above, the Department's views are requested on the
question of timing the President's decision on the fisheries
matter. Specifically, should such a step be taken now, and if
so, how should we explain a favorable decision on this matter in
light of present circumstances?
(C)
Upon receipt of the Department's views on the timing question,
the matter will be forwarded to the President for decision. (C)
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
NLRR F06-114/7 #9829
Declassify on: OADR
BY Gs NARADATE 7/9/08
CONFINENTIAL
3447
8412440
XR 8412439
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Review of US - USSR Fishing Relationship
The NSC on March 21, 1983, requested an interagency review
of measures proposed by Congressman Breaux regarding the
fisheries relationship with the USSR. Breaux's proposals would
remove an Afghanistan sanction and restore our bilateral
fisheries relationship. They are strongly supported by the
fishing industry and other Senators and Congressmen from the
Pacific Northwest and Alaska. We and the Soviets just agreed to
extend the existing fisheries agreement for eighteen months,
through December 31, 1985.
The interagency review, interrupted by the KAL incident, has
been completed. The concerned agencies (State and Commerce; NSC
unable to attend) considered the following three steps:
--granting the Soviets a directed fish allocation of
approximately 50,000 metric tons to permit expansion of the
existing joint venture based in Seattle. Prior to the
Afghanistan invasion, the Soviets had a 500,000-ton
allocation. A directed allocation would permit Soviet
vessels to remain on station fishing when weather conditions
require the smaller U.S. fishing boats to seek shelter.
This would permit an expanded Soviet processing capability
to remain in place for longer periods of time, which would
benefit the joint venture. At present, Soviet vessels can
only process U.S.-caught fish;
--allow further joint ventures in other areas of the U.S.
fishing zone as they are proposed, assuming there are no
overriding security problems;
--inform the Soviets we are prepared to renegotiate the
US-Soviet fisheries agreement, with the possibility of
negotiating an agreement to allow US fishermen access to
Soviet fisheries. This would almost certainly require a
large directed allocation to the Soviets in return.
The IG determined that there are strong economic reasons to
restore the fisheries relationship and that the current
sanctions are imposing economic hardships on the U.S. fishing
industry:
-- The US firm currently involved in the existing joint
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
NLRRF06-114/7#9833
DECL: OADR
BY RW
NARA DATE 11/24/09
CONFIDENTIAL
venture has stated that it expects to increase the joint venture
operations by the amount of the direct allocation given to the
USSR. The joint venture currently processes about 160,000 MT of
US-caught fish annually, valued at $30 million, and involving 40
US vessels which otherwise would not be employed. An additional
50,000 MT caught by the joint venture would result in an
estimated $8 million increase in proceeds to participating US
fishermen.
-- Establishment of new joint ventures with the Soviets in
US waters would increase our leverage with other countries now
fishing off the US coast (Japan and Korea) to expand cooperation
with the US fishing industry.
-- The US fishing industry is depressed and the impact from
the joint ventures is substantial; the multiplier effect on
local fish-related industries from each dollar earned by the
present joint venture is estimated at four to one.
-- There has been a significant reverse flow of technology
and expertise to the US fishing industry from the Soviets as the
result of the joint venture and our cooperative fisheries
research programs. Restoration of Soviet fishing privileges
would enhance our opportunities to take greater advantage of
these benefits.
The IG also concluded that forward movement would be
consistent with the President's January 16 speech calling for a
constructive dialogue with the Soviets. The fishing sanction on
Poland has been removed and the restoration of Soviet privileges
would underscore our commitment to review sanctions to ensure
that US business interests are not unfairly penalized. Finally
this action parallels negotiation of the the new LTA.
The Departments of State and Commerce have concluded that we
should now take the first two steps: restoring a directed
allocation of 50,000 MT, conditioned on a Soviet commitment to
increase the existing joint venture commensurately; and,
permitting further joint ventures providing there are no
overriding security problems. We would not publicly encourage
new joint ventures, however. The allocation would be granted in
at least two stages to permit observation of Soviet
performance.
It was deemed inappropriate to seek renegotiation of the
bilateral fisheries agreement at this time. We will keep this
step under review should political conditions permit our moving
in that direction in the future.
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We now request NSC concurrence with the recommendations of
the interagency review and that the matter be forwarded to the
President for his review of all the options and decision.
Charles
Executive Secretary
U.S.-U.S.S.R.
BCS
Marine Resources Co., Inc.
JAMES G. TALBOT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
JAMES G. TALBOT
President
Bellingham Cold Storage Co.
Canal Place Office Park
P.O. Box 895
192 Nickerson, Suite 307
Squalicum Waterway
Seattle (206) 285-2701
Seattle, Washington 98109 U.S.A.
Tel: (206) 285-6424
Bellingham, Washington 98227
(206) 733-1640
Telex: 277115 MRC UR
or 328041 MRC SEA
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PRODUCTS: BERRIES, VEGETABLES,
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FISH PRODUCTS.
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PISHERIES
STATE DEPARTMENT PERMISSION TO ALLOW A SECOND SOVIET CITIZEN
IN THE U.S. IS CRITICAL TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS
OF U.S./SOVIET JOINT VENTURE FISHING
1. The Continued Growth of Joint Venture Fishing with the USSR
Requires an Increase in Soviet Management Personnel in the U.S.
- Marine Resources Company International (MRCI) is a partner-
ship between Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS), and Sovrybflot,
a fishing enterprise of the Soviet Ministry of Fisheries.
MRCI has one U.S. manager located in Nakhodka and Sovrybflot
has one Soviet manager residing in Seattle.
- The joint venture has grown dramatically: in 1978 two U.S.
vessels caught and delivered to MRC less than 1,000 metric
tons (MT) from the EEZ; last year 45 U.S. vessels delivered
more than 160,000 MT (with ex-vessel payments to U.S. fisher-
men valued at more than $25 million).
- With the authorization of a 50,000 MT directed allocation to
the Soviet Union last month, joint venture harvests are
expected to increase by an equal amount bringing the 1984
levels to more than 200,000 MT, creating additional ex-vessel
proceeds to U.S. fishermen of more than $8 million, and
providing markets for at least 5 additional trawlers.
- This dramatic increase in activity within the U.S. EEZ
necessitates substantial additional management support on
the part of both BCS and Sovrybflot; BCS is free to add
personnel in the U.S., yet all of Sovrybflot's U.S. activities
must be managed by a single person.
- MRC knows of no other fishing joint venture of any size which
has such an artificial limitation on management personnel in
the jurisdiction in which the venture is operating; if MRC
is to continue its growth it will be necessary to increase
the number of Soviets in the Seattle office from one to at
least two.
- MRC is prepared to add another American in Nakhodka in
recognition of the desired reciprocity between the two
countries.
- MRC anticipates that the second American will spend some
time in Moscow where, in the highly-centralized Soviet
system, all decisions are made. Fishing ventures from
other countries which deal with the Soviet have offices
there, to MRC's competitive disadvantage.
2. The State Department Has Been Reluctant to Grant Necessary
Permission for Reasons Which are Unclear
- MRC first explored possible staff expansion in its second
season (1979) at which time the State Department advised
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MRC in writing that such a request would be justified if
MRC's business doubled that year; State also required
written assurances that the Soviets would authorize a
second American to work in Nakhodka and that MRC would in
fact employ an additional person there.
- Even though the business increased nine-fold during 1979,
for reasons of cost control MRC decided against adding two
additional personnel at that time.
- Now with product purchases having increased by a factor of
160 times over 1978 levels and anticipated to increase by
a factor of more than 200 this year with the new allocation,
MRC has again raised the request for a second Soviet citizen
in Seattle.
- On July 3, 1984 the State Department turned down MRC's request
for a second Soviet citizen in Seattle in exchange for a
second American in Moscow "for reasons of national interest"
without further explanation; MRC now proposes to modify its
request to locate the American in Nakhodka.
3. Allowing a Second Soviet in Seattle Will Further President
Reagan's Recently Announced Objective of Encouraging Increased
Contacts with the Soviet People
- In speaking to the Smithsonian Conference on U.S.-Soviet
Exchanges on June 27, 1984 President Reagan urged the
broadening of opportunities for Americans and Soviet citizens
to know each other better; in his words:
The way governments can best promote contacts among people is
by not standing in the way. Our administration will do all
we can to stay out of the way and to persuade the Soviet
government to do likewise. Now we know this won't happen
overnight, but if we're to succeed, you must stay involved
and get more Americans into wider and more meaningful contact
with many more Soviet citizens.
- With more than 3,000 American and Soviet fishermen working
closely during much of the year in the North Pacific, MRC
has probably taken a larger step toward this goal than any
other company or organization in this country.
- Permission for a second Soviet to reside in Seattle and the
addition of a second American in Nakhodka would provide
significant benefits to the fishing industry while furthering
the stated goals of the administration.
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
U.S. -USSR Fishing Relationship (C)
The recommendations of the Departments of State and Commerce in
the memorandum from Mr. Hill to Mr. McFarlane of April 28, 1984,
have been approved. These steps are:
1.
Restoration of a directed allocation of 50,000 metric tons,
conditioned on a Soviet commitment to increase the existing
joint venture with an American firm commensurately; and
2.
Permission for further joint ventures providing there are no
overriding security problems. (C)
Any steps taken should be coordinated in normal fashion with the
appropriate internal security agencies. (c)
The proposed press release should be submitted to the NSC for
approval. (C)
Robut M. Kimmitt
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
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Press Release on
US-USSR Fishing Relationship
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed
fishing allocation in the U.S. exclusive economic zone of
approximately 50,000 tons and we have so informed the Soviets.
This decision is taken in the framework of continuing
cooperation between the two countries in the fisheries area,
and will directly benefit U.S. fishermen involved in an
existing joint fishing venture. It will also provide them with
enhanced opportunities to benefit from Soviet technology and
expertise in fishing.
This decision is consistent with the President's policy of
promoting a constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union and
facilitating non-strategic trade exchanges.
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Department of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
By (vs NARA, Date 7/16/02
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CONFIDENTIAL
July 18, 1984
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. McFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK As
SUBJECT:
Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
I have reviewed and revised the proposed press release prepared
by the Department of State (Tab I). If you have no objection,
Bob Kimmitt should forward the memorandum and amended release to
State (Tab II).
KS
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notavailable
Karna Small, Phil Dur, Steve Sestanovich and Richard Levine
concur.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the revised press release at Tab II.
Approve
Disapprove
Attachments:
Tab I
Proposed press release and State's memorandum,
dated July 16, 1984
Tab II
Revised release and memorandum to State Department
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Washington, D.C. 20520
July 16, 1984
CONEIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
Attached is a proposed press release on the US-USSR fishing
relationship for your clearance as requested in the Kimmitt-Hill
memorandum of July 3, 1984. Barring any unforeseen
developments, we now plan to inform the Soviets towards the end
of this month and make our public announcement a day later.
Charles For Hill
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
DECLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
Department of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
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By Cas
NARA, Date 7/16/02
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CONFIDENTIAL
Press Release on
US-USSR Fishing Relationship
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed
fishing allocation in the U.S. exclusive economic zone of
approximately 50,000 tons and we have so informed the Soviets.
This decision is taken in the framework of continuing
cooperation between the two countries in the fisheries area,
and will directly benefit U.S. fishermen involved in an
existing joint fishing venture. It will also provide them with
enhanced opportunities to benefit from Soviet technology and
expertise in fishing.
This decision is consistent with the President's policy of
promoting a constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union and
facilitating non-strategic trade exchanges.
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By Cvs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
(S/S 8420025 XR8420024)
The attached press release on the U.S.-USSR fishing relationship
and plans for its release have been approved.
Robert M. Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment
CONFIDENTIAL
Declassify on: OADR
DECLASSIFIED
By
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NARA, Date 7/16/02 1997
CONFIRENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
Press Release on
US-USSR Fishing Relationship
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed fishing
allocation of approximately 50,000 tons in the U.S. exclusive
economic zone, effective [date]. We have so informed the Soviet
government. This decision is taken in the framework of the
Governing International Fisheries Agreement and will result in
the expansion of an existing joint venture, thereby directly
benefiting the U.S. fishermen involved in it. It will also
provide them enhanced opportunities to benefit from Soviet
technology and expertise in fishing.
The President's decision reflects his policy on non-strategic
trade and his long-standing interest in a dialogue with the
Soviet Union. This dialogue must address the full agenda of
issues that concern us, including arms control and security,
regional conflicts, human rights, trade and other matters.
CONFIDENTIAL
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By CVS NARA, Date 7/16/82
Matlock
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
July 23, 1984
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES HILL
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
(S/S 8420025 XR8420024)
The attached press release on the U.S.-USSR fishing relationship
and plans for its release have been approved.
Raul Robert B M. Thompson Kimmitt
Executive Secretary
Attachment
CONFIDENTIAL
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By
Cs House Guidelines, August 28, 1997
NARA, Date 7/16/02
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CONFIDENTIAL
Press Release on
U.S.-USSR Fishing Relationship
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed fishing
allocation of approximately 50,000 tons in the U.S. exclusive
economic zone, effective [date]. We have so informed the Soviet
government. This decision is taken in the framework of the
Governing International Fisheries Agreement and will result in
the expansion of an existing joint venture, thereby directly
benefiting the U.S. fishermen involved in it. It will also
provide them enhanced opportunities to benefit from Soviet
technology and expertise in fishing.
This decision is consistent with the President's policy of
promoting a constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union and
facilitating non-strategic trade exchanges.
CONFIDENTIAL
DECLASSIFIED
Declassify on: OADR
Department of State Guidelines,
By CAS
NARA, Date
7/16/02 1997
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
CONFIDENTIAL
July 18, 1984
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR ROBERT C. McFARLANE
FROM:
JACK MATLOCK
SUBJECT:
Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
I have reviewed and revised the proposed press release prepared
by the Department of State (Tab I). If you have no objection,
Bob Kimmitt should forward the memorandum and amended release to
State (Tab II).
Karna Small, KS Phil Dur, Steve Sestanovich and Richard Levine
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SRS
notavailable
concur.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the revised press release at Tab II.
Approve pcm
Disapprove
Let's use States para 2
Attachments:
Tab I
Proposed press release and State's memorandum,
dated July 16, 1984
Tab II
Revised release and memorandum to State Department
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NARA, Date 7/16/02
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S/S 8420025 XR8420024
United States Department of State
5497
Washington, D.C. 20520
July 16, 1984
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. ROBERT C. McFARLANE
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: Proposed Press Release on U.S.-USSR Fishing
Relationship
Attached is a proposed press release on the US-USSR fishing
relationship for your clearance as requested in the Kimmitt-Hill
memorandum of July 3, 1984. Barring any unforeseen
developments, we now plan to inform the Soviets towards the end
of this month and make our public announcement a day later.
Bricking Hill
Executive Sectétary
Attachment:
As stated.
DECLASSIFIED
Department of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
By as NARA, Date 7/14/02
CONFIDENTIAL
DECL: OADR
CONFIDENTIAL
Press Release on
US-USSR Fishing Relationship
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed
fishing allocation in the U.S. exclusive economic zone of
approximately 50,000 tons and we have so informed the Soviets.
This decision is taken in the framework of continuing
cooperation between the two countries in the fisheries area,
and will directly benefit U.S. fishermen involved in an
existing joint fishing venture. It will also provide them with
enhanced opportunities to benefit from Soviet technology and
expertise in fishing.
This decision is consistent with the President's policy of
promoting a constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union and
facilitating non-strategic trade exchanges.
CONFIDENTIAL
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Department Crs of State Guidelines, July 21, 1997
NARA. Date 7/16/02
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PRESS RELEASE ON U.S.-USSR FISHING RELATIONSHIP
The President has decided to grant the USSR a directed fishing
allocation of approximately 50 thousand tons in the U.S.
exclusive economic zone, effective in the near future. We have
so informed the Soviet Government. This decision is taken in the
framework of the Governing International Fisheries Agreement and
will result in the expansion of joint fishing ventures with the
U.S. fishing industry. This measure will provide greater
employment opportunities and other benefits for U.S. fishermen.
It will also give them enhanced opportunities to benefit from
Soviet technology and expertise in fishing. Our approach is
governed by our desire to promote the U.S. fishing industry.
Additional cooperation on the U.S. part will require additional
steps on the Soviet side to meet the needs of U.S. fishermen.
This decision is consistent with the President's policy of
promoting a constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union and
facilitating nonstrategic trade exchanges.