Security and Other aspects of the Growth and Dissemination of Nuclear Power Industries

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 3, 2000
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• Publication Date: June 3, 1974
• Content Type: REPORT

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
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June 3, 1974
*NSC Review/Release Decision on File*
National Security Decision Memorandum 255
TO: The Secretary of Defense
Copies to:
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The Deputy Secretary of State
The Director, ArmEj Control and. Disarmament Agency
The Director of Central Intelligence
The Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
Security and Other Aspects of the Growth and Dissemination
of Nuclear Power Industries
The President has reviewed the report of the NSC Under Secretaries Com-
mittee (USC), prepared in response to NSDM 235 and forwarded by the
USC Chairman on April 5, 1974, outlining steps the United States could
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take with other nations concerning the problems associated with the
increased availability of weapons useable materials from the growth
and dissemination of nuclear power industries.
The President. has approved the recommended consultations with other
countries-particularly present or potential suppliers of materials,
technology and equipment-with the objectives detailed in the USC report.
The initial consultations should emphasize but not necessarily be limited
to the need for:(l) establishing agreed international guidelines, preferably
based on U. S. practice, to ensure the physical security of weapons useable
and highly toxic materials whether internationally transferred or indigenously
produced; (2) reaching some common principles regarding the supply of
sensitive enrichment technology or equipment; (3) avoiding or applying
stricter terms for supply in situations where special hazards could be
present; and (4) encouraging, where appropriate, multinational enrich-
ment, fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities.
The Department of State, in coordination with the Atomic Energy Com-
mission (and other interested agencies when appropriate), will have primary
responsibility for the conduct of these consultations and for reporting
significant developments.
In addition, the President has directed that a prompt study of possible
physical security
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guidelines be conducted by an Ad Hoc Group, chaired by aTT
representative of the Atomic Energy Commission and colt '/rising
rez~reser~tatives of the addressees. In addition, the Ad Hoc Group
should explore the idea of establishing better information exchange
internationally.on. transfers of materials, equipment, or technology.
The Ad Hoc Group's study should be forwarded by August 12, 1974
for the President's consideration.
H my A. Kissinger
cc: Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
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