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negotiation to define the meaning of scientific research 

 "which bears substantially on the exploration and 

 exploitation of the living or non-living resources" 

 could produce useful guidelines for the actual conduct 

 of research. The suggested involvement of the 

 International Oceanographic Commission in the process 

 of granting consent is probably not negotiable in 

 the Conference but may be of practical significance in 

 certifying projects once the treaty has come into force. 



I agree with you completely on the question of publication 

 of the results of scientific endeavors. Since we are 

 willing to undertake to share data and samples with the 

 coastal State and to assist in the interpretation of 

 results, I see no reason why a coastal State should 

 object to publication. 



I appreciate your effort in formulating and sending your 

 ideas to me. We will continue to work on this problem and 

 hope that we will receive the continued cooperation of 

 you and your colleagues to impress upon foreign scientists 

 the importance of this issue and the necessity of change 

 in the regime. I look forward to seeing you in New 

 York . 



Sincerely, 



Elliot L. Richardson 



