Pages 51-53 from FCO 177-96

The document discusses the establishment of export controls for nuclear-related dual-use commodities within the framework of the "Hague principles." The US recommends separating the proper dual-use items from the existing list of controlled nuclear items. The present guidelines for nuclear items are not applicable to dual-use commodities, which require different guidance focused on risk assessment, end-user monitoring, and consultation/notification mechanisms. The document suggests creating a separate INFCIRC that focuses solely on dual-use commodities, providing guidelines and technical parameters. It also proposes supplementary arrangements such as information exchange, regular updates of the control list, consultation/notification mechanisms, and licensing policies. The document suggests the possibility of formulating a memorandum of understanding among participating countries to establish these supplementary arrangements.