u dU · · Prestdent ha a saen - - _--- - -I- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 25 1987 · MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT 1 ' • v 'J FROM NANCY J R I S ' j° SUBJECT Stratospheric Ozone Decision Memorandum ISSUE Communication of your decisions to the U S delegation BACKGROUND On June 18 the Domestic Policy Council discussed with you their recommendations on the positions the U S delegation should take at the June 29 international negotiations on this issue These negotiations will produce a draft agreement that the delegati n will bring back for final approval prior to the plenipotentiary and signing meetings in Montreal in September 1987 Congress numerous environmental groups and other countries will be following closely the U S positions and results of these meetings DISCUSSION The decisions you have made sh0uld permit the U S delegation to reaffirm strong measures for protecting the ozone layer and should not result in rnajor challer ges to our past or current positions However Council members feel confidentiality is of vital importance in the final stages of the negotiating process In this regard the attached classified memorandum has been prepared for communication of your decisions to the State Department or the U S delegation and the Cabinet principals One tatement has been added for emphasis -- that ybu expect the U S delegation to seek participation in the protocol of well above a majority of ma or producing consuming countries This was stimulated by the strong argument that a few countries net joining the protocol can easily spoil the efforts of those that do Thus this will stress the importance of the negotiators pursuing maximum participation by other countries This more clearly defines your decision RECOMMENDATION · I recommend that you approve the issuance of the attached memorandum containing your decisions for the U S delegation including the statement emphasizing maximum participation i' l l __ _ 1 ✓ APPROVE ___ DISAPPROVE Attachment DECLASSl lfu NLs tl101 ttt tvs - •-U IW 'J __ NARA n•iTi - b Zhk L ___ MODIFY