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achievement of common goals. 



There are several reasons driving the United States as 

 well as Western Europe and Japan to closer cooperation in 

 energy R&D activities. 



The countries of Western Europe and Japan, like the 

 United States, all have budget constraints. In addition, the 

 governments increasingly recognize the importance of an appro- 

 priate division of labor between the private and the public 

 sector. The private sector is better equipped to pursue 

 commercial and nearer-term opportunities. The government can 

 contribute by undertaking longer-term basic research. Western 

 Europe, Japan and the United States all recognize that energy 

 security still remains a problem in the longer terra, and that 

 energy technology can make an important contribution in 

 achieving diversity and security of energy supplies and usage. 

 Ways must be found by the scientific community to further 

 stretch limited resources and apply them in appropriate 

 activities. 



— Progress in some areas of energy science demands large 

 facilities and program continuity. Today, large teams of 

 scientists with highly specialized skills design, construct and 

 operate large, expensive experimental facilities. Years are 

 required to exploit the investment in human and technical 

 resources. It is becoming increasingly difficult for any one 



