SOVIET FISHING LICENSE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP87M00220R000100030012-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 24, 2010
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: May 18, 1985
• Content Type: MEMO

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May 18, 1985
NSC/ICS
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CASPAR W. WEINBERGER
Secretary of Defense
THE HONORABLE MALCOLM BALDRIGE
Secretary of Commerce
SUBJECT: Soviet Fishing License (U)
Upon request from the Department of Defense, we have reviewed
the proposal to license a ioint U.S.-Soviet fishing venture
off the U. S. E4 Coast, with particular concern for the
national security aspects of this action. After careful
consideration, '?E- hcliFt?e that it is possible to grant this
license ccntingent upon Soviet acceptance of the following
conditions which-: would min_n ze the ability of the two Soviet
vessels to collect intelligence or conduct other operations
inimical to U.S. national security. (C)
kn cna othc_ Pc I ''e me sores, the following steps should be
taken to significantly reduce the Soviet intelligence threat
in this case.
in c r- L ~ sensitive areas, especially
the from major naval
bases (Norfoi_j.., New
Long `- _ etc.).
Dur_i;c pe_ c_'. ,:;a ;c:r naval exercises, limit Soviet
cper& -7-__::E one outside fleet cperatinc
areas.
Require advance notice prior to the ships entering the
EEZ, daily position reports and prior U.S. permission
for any major changes in operating area.
Prior to commencing operations, both Soviet vessels
would undergo a complete inspection in a U.S. port.
Embark a U. S' . c-I server trained to spot possible SIGII T
or hydrographic research activity. U.S. observers would
be allowed complete access to all areas of the ships,
both in port and at sea.
Prohibit all activity other than fish processing
(resupply, survey, etc.).
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The Soviet U.._c" s t acree . _,. l;_ . ~_ C tC these
conditicr_s.
The Department of the Navy and NS.'-: will prepare a specific
threat assessment sc that the area c_` Soviet ship operation
may he identi._ed in order that. ether prudent com.'riun_ication
security measures can be implemented. (S)
The Department of Commerce, with inputs from the Department
of Defense and other concerned agencies, should draft a
propcsal inccrporating these points and any others considered
necessary which will allow the granting of fishing licenses
while substantially reducing national security concerns.
This proposal should assign specific agency responsibility
for-each enumerated measure and the appropriate coordinating
mechanism. This proposal should be forwarded to the National
Security Council for review in 10 workinc days from the date
of thisy memorandum. (C)
re state.
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T_ rector CTP.
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