THE TREATY BANNING NUCLEAR WEAPON TESTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, IN OUTER SPACE AND UNDER WATERLIST OF COUNTRIES SIGNING WITH DATES OF SIGNATURE AND OF DEPOSIT

[Signature at Washington, unless otherwise indicated by (M) which denotas signature at Moscow, and (L) London]

THE TREATY BANNING NUCLEAR WEAPON TESTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, IN OUTER SPACE AND UNDER WATERLIST OF COUNTRIES SIGNING WITH DATES OF SIGNATURE AND OF DEPOSIT-Continued

¡Applicable as of Mar. 11, 1971]

[Signature at Washington, unless otherwise indicated by (M) which denotes signature at Moscow, and (L) London]

Date of deposit of instrument of ratification (if was instrument of accession, will so specify)

July 20, 1964.

Nov. 10, 1965 (L).

Oct. 14, 1963.

Dec. 12, 1963.

Sept. 19, 1963.
Sept. 17, 1963.
Sept. 20, 1963.

Sept. 4, 1963 (L)........

Aug. 19, 1963.

Dec. 27, 1963.

July 3, 1964 (L).
May 6, 1964 (L).
Feb. 21, 1964 (L).

Oct. 10, 1963 (accession).
Dec. 17, 1964.

Mar. 4, 1966.

May 29, 1969 (accession).

Dec. 9, 1963.
Jan. 16, 1964.

June 1, 1964.
Feb. 6, 1964 (L).
Nov. 15, 1963 (L).
Dec. 7, 1964.
July 14, 1964.
May 26, 1965 (L).
July 8, 1965.
Mar. 24, 1964 (L).
Dec. 30, 1963 (M).
Oct. 10, 1963.
Jan. 10, 1964.
Oct. 10, 1963.
Do.

Feb. 25, 1963 (L).

Feb. 22, 1965 (M).

Botswana..

Fiji...

Gambia, Thi.

Jan. 5, 1968 (M).
July 14, 1972 (L).

Apr. 27, 1965.

Nov. 26, 1964.

Nov. 25, 1964.

Apr. 30, 1969.

July 12, 1968.
July 7, 1971.
Jan. 11, 1965.
Aug. 13, 1976.

The instrument of ratification by Guatemala contains the following statement designated as a reservation: La firma, aprobacion, ratificación y aplicación del Tratado de Prohibición de Pruebas Nucleares en la Atmósfera, el Espacio Exterior y bajo el Agua, por parte del Gobierno de Guatemala, no implicará el reconocimiento de la República de Guatemala de ningun territorio como Estado soberano y de ningún régimen como gobierno legal, que a la fecha no se encuentren reconocidos por ella. Tampoco implicará el establecimiento ni la reanudación de relaciones diplomáticas con aquelios paises con los que actualmente no se mantengan.

The instrument of ratification by the Republic of Korea was accompanied by the statement that the ratification by the Government of the Republic of Korea of the said treaty does not in any way mean or imply the recognition of any territory or regime which has not been recognized by the Republic of Korea as a State or Government. 'Signature affixed for the Federation of Malaya.

It is stated in the Netherlands instrument of ratification that the treaty is approved "pour le Royaume en Europe, le Surinam et les Antilles Neerlandaises."

• The instrument of ratification by the United Arab Republic was accompanied by the statement that "The ratification by the Government of the United Arab Republic of this treaty does not mean or imply any recognition of Israel or any treaty relations with Israel."

7 The instrument of ratification by the Federal Republic of Germany contains the following declaration:

"The above-cited treaty shall take effect on the day on which it enters into force for the Federal Republic of Germany also with respect to land Berlin, subject to the rights and responsibiliti s of the allied authorities and the powers vested in them in the field of disarmament and demilitarization."

Ceylon renamed Sri Lanka, effective May 22, 1972.

• Congo (Kinshasa) renamed Zaire, effective Oct. 27, 1971. 10 Dahomey renamed Benin, effective Nov. 30, 1975

APPENDIX S

INTEROCEANIC CANAL STUDY

(78 Stat. 990)

[PUBLIO LAW 88-609]

[88TH CONGRESS-S. 2701]

[SEPTEMBER 22, 1964]

AN ACT To provide for an investigation and study to determine a site for the construction of a sea level canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorized to appoint a Commission to be composed of five men from private life, to make a full and complete investigation and study, including necessary on-site surveys, and considering national defense, foreign relations, intercoastal shipping, interoceanic shipping, and such other matters as they may determine to be important, for the purpose of determining the feasibility of, and the most suitable site for, the construction of a sea level canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; the best means of constructing such a canal, whether by conventional or nuclear excavation, and the estimated cost thereof. The President shall designate as Chairman one of the members of the Commission.

SEC. 2. The Commission is authorized to utilize the facilities of any department, agency, or instrumentality of the executive branch of the United States Government, and to obtain such services as it deems necessary in accordance with the provisions of section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a).

SEC. 3. The Commission shall report to the President for transmittal to Congress on July 31, 1965, with respect to its progress, and each year thereafter until the completion of its duties. The President shall submit such recommendations to the Congress as he deems advisable. The Commission shall continue until the President determines that its duties are complete, but not later than June 30, 1968.

SEO. 4. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, not to exceed $17,500,000. Approved September 22, 1964.

INDEX TO LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAW 88-609 (S. 2701)

(Page references are to daily editions of Congressional Record, 88th Cong., 2d sess.)

S. 2497 introduced by Senator Magnuson and others February 6, 1964. Hearings: Held before the full Commerce Committee on March 3 and 4, 1964; published under the title of "Second Transisthmian Canal."

S. 2701 introduced by Senator Magnuson as a "clean bill" to supersede S. 2497 March 26, 1964, 6255-56.

Senate Report filed (S. Rept. No. 968) March 26, 1964, 6255–56.

S. 2701 considered and passed in the Senate March 30, 1964, 6297–98.

Referred in House to Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries April 6, 1964, 6721.

House Report filed (H. Rept. No. 1706) August 6, 1964, 18586.

S. 2701 considered and passed in House with amendment under Suspension of the Rules September 1, 1964, 20514-22.

Senate agrees to House amendment September 8, 1964, 21171.

Examined and sigued by President pro Tempore of the Senate September 15, 1964, 21387.

Examined and signed by Speaker of the House September 15, 1964, 21521.

Presented to the President September 15, 1964.

Approved by the President September 22, 1964 as Public Law 88-609.

APPENDIX T

EXCHANGE OF HANFORD LANDS

(78 Stat. 766)

[PUBLIC LAW 88-557]

[88TH CONGRESS-H.R. 11960]

[AUGUST 31, 1964]

AN ACT To authorize the exchange of public domain lands heretofore withdrawn and reserved for the use of the Hanford project of the Atomic Energy Commission, and for other purposes

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That all interests of the United States in the public domain lands lying south and west of the Columbia River, and within: Township 14 north, range 26 east, section 28; Township 14 north, range 27, east, section 34;

Township 13 north, range 25, east, section 14;

Township 10 north, range 28 east, sections 2, 4, and 10;

Township 12 north, range 26 east, sections 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 18;
Township 12 north, range 25 east, sections 2, 12 and 14;

Township 13 north, range 26 east, sections 28, 30, 32, and 34 ;

Willamette meridian, comprising approximately 10,000 acres, which lands are now withdrawn and reserved for the use of the Hanford project of the Atomic Energy Commission, shall hereafter be held by the Atomic Energy Commission as an agent of and on behalf of the United States, and the Atomic Energy Commission shall exercise all of the authorities with respect thereto as provided in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, as amended: Provided, That any disposal of such lands pursuant to such Acts shall be subject to valid existing rights in third parties: Provided further, That nothing herein shall be deemed to add to, modify, or eliminate any authority of the Commission pursuant to such Acts to dispose of property.

SEC. 2. All lands within the Hanford project lying north and east of the Columbia River and within:

Township 14 north, range 28 east, sections 18, 19, west half section 20, west half section 29, and sections 30, 31, and 32;

Township 13 north, range 27 east, sections 1, 12, and 13;

Township 13 north, range 28 east, sections 5, 6, 7, and 8;

Willamette meridian, that were acquired by the Manhattan Engineering District or by the Atomic Energy Commission and that are now under the administrative control of the Atomic Energy Commission, comprising approximately 7,000 acres, are hereby designated public domain lands of the United States subject to all of the laws and regulations applicable thereto, and are withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining and mineral leasing laws, and are reserved for the use of the Atomic Energy Commission in connection with its Hanford operations until such withdrawal and reservation are revoked by order of the Secretary of the Interior with the concurrence of the Atomic Energy Commission.

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