one

In summation, the agreements for cooperation can be used as means, although not the only means, to reduce the desire of agreement nations to make nuclear weapons; to assure the world community that U.S. nuclear cooperation will not be so used; and to foster nuclear interdependence rather than nuclear independence of nations.

comparatively strong positions of both countries in nuclear technology in 1955, and a carryover of the wartime partnership of these nations with the

United States.

Definitions

Both agreements define atomic weapon by product material, classified, equipment and devices, person, pilot plant, reactor, restructed data, special nuclear materials. The Canadian agreement also includes definitions of production facilities, utilization facilities and source materials from the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

An atomic weapon is defined in the U.K. agreement to mean any device utilizing atomic energy, exclusive of the means for transporting or propelling the device, the principal purpose of which is for use as or for development of, a weapon, a weapon prototype, or a weapon test device, the Canadian agreement refers to the definition in the Atomic Energy Act of

1954.

Both agreements define classified to mean a security designation of "Confidential" or higher applied under the laws and regulations of either party to any data, information, materials, services or any other matter, and includes restricted data.

Scope of agreements

The Canadian agreement contains no statement of scope. However, in its preamble the parties agree to assist each other in the achievement of the objectives of their respective atomic energy programs to the extent such assistance is relevant to current or projected programs and subject to applicable laws of the respective governments and the availability of material

and personnel.

The agreement states an express understanding that the de

sign, fabrication, disposition or utilization of atomic weapons are outside the

scope of the agreement.

The United Kingdom agreement has a specific statement of scope which commits the parties to assist each other in the achievement of the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. The intent of the parties is that such assistance is to be rendered on a reciprocal basis. The disposition and utilization of atomic weapons and exchange of restricted data relating to the design or fabrication of atomic weapons is outside of the scope of the agreement.

Exchange of information

The agreements both give substantial attention to information not to be exchanged as well as that open for exchange. Classified and unclassified information is to be exchanged between ERDA and appropriate agencies of the Parties with respect to the application of atomic energy to peaceful uses, including research and development relating thereto, and problems of health and safety. The agreements specify fields in which classified information is to be accomplished through various means including reports, conferences, and visits to facilities.

Limitations on information to be exchanged

The agreements, provide for some exchange of classified information, but only that relevant to current or projected programs may be exchanged. The parties agreed not to exchange restricted data relating to de