REVIEW OF THE FY 1964 UNDERGROUND TESTING PROGRAM

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CIA-RDP80B01676R000100120010-9
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December 15, 2016
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August 22, 2003
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August 30, 1963
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Approved Fo lease 2003/10/02: CIA-RDP80BO16 000100120010-9 NSC REVIEW COMPLETED, 6/26/2003 SECRET THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 30, 1963 MEMORANDUM FOR HOLDERS OF NSAM NO. 210 .SUBJECT: Review of the FY 1964 Underground Testing Program pertaining to underground testing contained in the letter dated August 23, 1963, to the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Top Secret annex thereto, both signed by the Deputy Secretary of Defense. 2. The Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense are requested to initiate review of those parts of the testing pro- gram for which they are responsible, and to submit their recommenda- tions for any revisions in the program tc the working group established by NSAM No. 210, for its review of the policy and technical justifica- tions supporting the recommendations. The working group will generally review the entire program to determine if it is consistent with the re- quirements of national security and with foreign policy. 3. In view of possible implications for certain appropria- tions requests now pending before the Congress, the President has re- quested that the results of this review be transmitted to him as soon as possible and no later than September 23, 1963. The agency recom- mendations should be forwarded to the working group by September 16. 1. The President has requested that the existing FY 1964 underground testing program be reviewed in light of the partial test ban treaty, ratification of.which appears to be imminent, and the statements 61, McGeorge Bundy SECRET - App oved For Release 2003/10/022: CIA-RDP80BOl676R000100120010-9 Approved For Rele a 2003/10/0 " P80BOl676R00el00120010-9 (CLASSIFICATION) EXECUTIVE MEMORANDUM OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 110 EXECUTIVE MEMORANDUM No DATE .- i r 1983 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (INTELLIGENCE) DEPUTY DIRECTOR (RESEARCH) >b AX/SI LBK: drm Distribution: Addressees noted above 1 - ER 1 - ExDir This memorandum contains information for the addressees. Ad- dressees may give this memorandum additional circulation within their components as required. All copies should be destroyed not filed, upon completion of circulation. A master file will be kept in the Executive Director's Office and will be available upon request. Approved For Release 2003/10 -RDP801301676R000100120010-9