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National Security Decision Directive 298: National Operations Security Program
"The objective of National Security Decision Directive 298 is to apply the operations security (OPSEC) process to promote operational effectiveness by helping prevent the inadvertent compromise of sensitive or classified U.S. Government activities, capabilities, or intentions. The five-step OPSEC process entails: identification of critical information, analysis of threats, analysis of vulnerabilities, assessment of risks, and application of appropriate countermeasures."
United States. White House Office
1988-01-22
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Executive Order 12613: Prohibiting Imports from Iran
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 505 of the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985 (22 U.S.C. 2349aa-9), and section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, find that the Government of Iran is actively supporting terrorism as an instrument of state policy. In addition, Iran has conducted aggressive and unlawful military action against U.S.-flag vessels and merchant vessels of other non-belligerent nations engaged in lawful and peaceful commerce in international waters of the Persian Gulf and territorial waters of non-belligerent nations of that region. To ensure that United States imports of Iranian goods and services will not contribute financial support to terrorism or to further aggressive actions against non-belligerent shipping, I hereby order that: Section 1. Except as otherwise provided in regulations issued pursuant to this Order, no goods or services of Iranian origin may be imported into the United States, including its territories and possessions, after the effective date of this Order."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1987-10-29
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Executive Order 12612: Federalism
The purpose of this executive order is to "restore the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the Framers of the Constitution and to ensure that the principles of federalism established by the Framers guide the Executive departments and agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1987-10-26
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National Security Decision Directive 283: The FY 1988 TOUCHSTONE Nuclear Test Program
"National Security Decision Directive (NSDD) 283 grants programmatic approval of the FY 1988 TOUCHSTON Nuclear Test Program proposed by the Department of Energy and provides guidance for the implementation of the program within limits of the Limited Test Ban Treaty, the National Environmental Policy Act, NSDD 51 and the Threshold Test Ban Limit."
United States. White House Office
1987-10-07
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National Security Decision Directive 281: United States Nuclear Weapons Command and Control
National Security Decision Directive 281 provides "the basis for the attainment and maintenance of an assured, fully integrated, flexible, secure, responsive, and enduring nuclear command and control system (NCCS) that will provide [the President] in [his] role as Commander in Chief, with all capabilities required to exercise [his] authority and direction over nuclear weapon operations of military forces and all government activities and multinational activities that support those operations."
United States. White House Office
1987-08-21
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National Security Decision Directive 279: The Annual Report on Nuclear Weapons Surety
National Security Decision Directive 279 approves the Annual Report on Nuclear Weapons Surety for 1986 and directs for the Annual Report for 1987 to continue to cover the following major activities: Nuclear weapons security; Nuclear weapons safety; Nuclear weapons use control/use denial; Personnel reliability assurance programs; Emergency response; and Inspection/evaluation of programs.
United States. White House Office
1987-06-16
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National Security Decision Directive 277: National Policy and Strategy for Low Intensity Conflict
National Security Decision Directive 277 "promulgates a national policy and strategy for Low Intensity Conflict, identifies resources for implementing the strategy and defines a consistent and lasting approach for interagency planning and coordination."
United States. White House Office
1987-06-15
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National Security Decision Directive 276: National Security Council Interagency Process
"National Security Decision Directive 276 reflects changes based on the review of interagency processes called for in NSDD 266. NSDD 276 'defines the role and responsibilities of the National Security Council, National Security Planning Group, Senior Review Group, Policy Review Group and general interagency groups in order to improve interagency process in formulation of national security policy."
United States. White House Office
1987-06-09
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National Security Decision Directive 268: PFIAB Worldwide Evaluation of the Procedures and Practices by Which Our Foreign Missions Protect Classified Information and Facilities
With the recent discovery of further security problems in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and in other foreign missions, it is essential that we conduct a comprehensive survey of the security and counterintelligence policies, procedures and practices that are currently being employed to protect classified information and facilities. The conduct of diplomacy and intelligence activities essential to our national security can only be carried out in a working environment that is protected from invasive activities on the part of hostile intelligence services. The purpose of this directive is for the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board to develop recommendations regarding the process and policies by which foreign missions protect classified information and facilities.
National Security Council (U.S.)
1987-04-14
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Executive Order 12590: National Drug Policy Board
This executive order establishes the National Drug Policy Board. It outlines the Board's membership and functions.
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1987-03-26
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National Security Decision Directive 261: Consultations on the SDI Program
"National Security Decision Directive 261 initiates consultations with Congress and key Allies on the Strategic Defense Initiative program and provides the basis for these consultations."
United States. White House Office
1987-02-18
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National Security Decision Directive 259: U.S. Civil Defense
"National Security Decision Directive 259 provides policy guidance on civil defense capability as an element of our overall national security posture."
United States. White House Office
1987-02-04
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Executive Order 12580: Superfund Implementation
"By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 115 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9615 et seq.) (the Act'), and by Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. 'National Contingency Plan'. (a)(1) The National Contingency Plan ('the NCP'), shall provide for a National Response Team ('the NRT') composed of representatives of appropriate Federal departments and agencies for national planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions, and regional response teams as the regional counterpart to the NRT for planning and coordination of regional preparedness and response actions."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1987-01-23
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National Security Decision Directive 255: FY 1987-1992 Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
National Security Decision Directive 255 approved the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Plan for the fiscal years 1987 through 1992.
United States. White House Office
1987-01-09
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Executive Order 12564: Drug-Free Federal Workplace
"I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, find that: Drug use is having serious adverse effects upon a significant proportion of the national work force and results in billions of dollars of lost productivity each year; the federal government, as an employer, is concerned with the well-being of its employees, the successful accomplishment of agency missions, and the need to maintain employee productivity; the Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces through a program designed to offer drug users a helping hand and , at the same time demonstrating to drug users and potential drug users that drugs will not be tolerated in the Federal workplace."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1986-09-15
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National Security Decision Directive 238: Basic National Security Strategy
"Significant progress has been made during the past six years in strengthening the position of the United States in world affairs. The constancy of purpose we have demonstrated in defending U.S. global interests and pursuing our policy objectives has strengthened global security. Yet, important changes have evolved in international affairs that must be considered as we further develop our strategy of peace for the future. This directive supersedes NSDD-32 [National Security Decision Directive 32] and its supporting documents as the primary source of U.S. national security strategy. It shall serve as the starting point for further development of policy and strategy where appropriate. Policy guidance now in effect is being reviewed to ensure its consistency with this document. Supplemental directives will be structured to ensure conformance with this guidance."
United States. White House Office
Reagan, Ronald
1986-09-02
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National Security Decision Directive 230: The Annual Report on Nuclear Weapons Surety
National Security Decision Directive 230 approves the Joint Department of Defense/Department of Energy (DOD/DOE) Annual Report on Nuclear Weapons Surety for 1985 and directs for the 1986 Annual report to continue to cover the following major activities: Nuclear weapons security; Nuclear weapons safety; Nuclear weapons control/use denial; Personnel reliability assurance programs; Emergency response; and Inspection/evaluation programs.
United States. White House Office
1986-07-08
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National Security Decision Directive 226: Machine Tools and National Security
"National Security Decision Directive 226 asserts, 'It is the policy of the United States to maintain a broadly based deterrent against different types of conflict. In this regard, the U.S. defense industrial base is a critical component of conventional and strategic deterrence."
United States. White House Office
1986-05-21
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National Security Decision Directive 221: Narcotics and National Security
"The purpose of National Security Decision Directive 221 is to identify the impact of the international narcotics trage upon U.S. national security, and to direct specific actions to increase the effectiveness of U.S. counter-narcotics efforts to enhance our national security."
United States. White House Office
1986-04-08
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Executive Order 12555: Protection of Cultural Property
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act (Title III of Public Law 97-446; hereinafter referred to as the 'Act'), and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. The following functions conferred upon the President by the Act are hereby delegated to the Director of the United States Information Agency, acting in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1986-03-10
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National Security Decision Directive 216: FY 1986-1991 Nuclear Weapons Stockpile
National Security Decision Directive 216 approved the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Plan for the fiscal years 1986 through 1991.
United States. White House Office
1986-03-04
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Executive Order 12547: Establishing Procedures for Facilitating Presidential Review of International Aviation Decisions Submitted by the Department of Transportation
This executive order establishes procedures for facilitating presidential review of international aviation decisions submitted by the Department of Transportation. "Except as otherwise provided in this section, decisions of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "DOT) transmitted to the Resident pursuant to Section 801 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, may be made available by the DOT for public inspection and copying following submission to the President. In the interests of national security, and in order to allow for consideration of appropriate action under Executive Order No. 12356, decisions of the DOT transmitted to the President under Section 801 shall be withheld from public disclosure for a period not to exceed five days after submission to the President."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Reagan, Ronald
1986-02-06
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National Security Decision Directive 207: The National Program for Combatting Terrorism
"National Security Decision Directive 207 provides policy guidance on combatting terrorism: U.S. policy on terrorism is unequivocal: firm opposition to terrorism in all its forms whether it is domestic terrorism perpetrated within U.S. territory, or international terrorism conducted inside or outside U.S. territory by foreign nationals or groups. The policy is based upon the conviction that to accede to terrorist demands places more American citizens at risk. This no-concessions policy is the best way of protecting the greatest number of people and ensuring their safety. At the same time, every available resource will be used to gain the safe return of American citizens who are held by terrorists."
United States. White House Office
1986-01-20
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National Security Decision Directive 205: Acting Against Libyan Support of International Terrorism
The scope of National Security Decision Directive 205 concerns Libyan-sponsored terrorist activity against western targets and sets forth policies including economic sanctions to be imposed against Libya.
United States. White House Office
1986-01-08
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National Security Decision Directive 204: Transfer of National Intelligence Collection Tasking Authority
National Security Decision Directive 204 "provides policy guidance concerning the transfer of national intelligence collection tasking authority between the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) and the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) as warranted by international crisis conditions."
United States. White House Office
1985-12-24
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National Security Decision Directive 203: Nuclear Testing Limitation: Responding to the Soviet Proposal of December 5
National Security Decision Directive 203 provides policy guidance on Nuclear Testing Limitation in response to Soviet proposals from Secretary General Gorbachev in a letter dated December 5, 1985.
United States. White House Office
1985-12-23
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National Security Decision Directive 202: Soviet Noncompliance with Arms Control Agreements
"National Security Decision Directive 202 addresses U.S. policy in regards to Soviet violations of arms control agreements and lists specific instances of Soviet noncompliance."
United States. White House Office
1985-12-20
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National Security Decision Directive 201: National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) Telecommunications Funding
National Security Decision Directive 201 directs that "Implementation and recurring costs for national level NSEP telecommunications programs (i.e. those which benefit multiple departments, agencies, or entities) shall be shared on a pro rata basis determined by each organization's share of NSEP telecommunications requirements. The Executive Agent, National Communications System (NCS) shall fund all development costs for national level NSEP telecommunications programs."
United States. White House Office
1985-12-17
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National Security Decision Directive 200: U.S. Port Security Program
National Security Decision Directive 200 sets forth policy regarding port security, requiring that vessels controlled by Soviet or Eastern European countries only be allowed access to U.S. ports in reciprocity for the admission of U.S. vessels into the ports of those countries.
United States. White House Office
1985-12-04
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National Security Decision Directive 197: Reporting Hostile Contacts and Security Awareness
National Security Decision Directive 197 makes provisions for measures to "enhance overall government efforts to protect against illegal or unauthorized acquisition by hostile intelligence services of information and technology vital to our national interest."
United States. White House Office
1985-11-01
