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INCLASSIFIED 2 provisions for the mandatory transfer of private technology and participation by and funding for national liberation movements. ) (U) o 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 INCLASSIFIED SECRET IH