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through two more fiscal years. Pt IV law requires that all Amer
experts have FBI clearance which usually takes about three months.
  Foregoing represents basic instrs for initiating Pt IV program.
In case of DOT's, however, Dept realizes successful development TA
programs in them requires complete understanding and coop of metro-
politan country and.- Mission shld use best judgment in proceeding
along lines indicated in order to avoid misunderstanding. Extensive
development programs in process and planned for DOT's by metro-
politan country- either-in connection .with or exclusive of ECA assist-
ance presents substantial coordination problem. Pt IV law requires
country requests be coordinated with all .other development programs.
Dept realizes tentative working estimate is small but total Pt IV
appropriation is small and relates to nr of:countries not receiving any
other TA .whereas DOT's are receiving substantial ECA aid for TA
and other purposes.
  Further instrs re (1) relationship between UN technical assistance
and US Pt IV programs, (2) relationship between ECA and USPt
IV programs, (3) formal bilateral agreement with local govt, (4)
-possible establishment of joint commission, (5) your previous project
recommendations,- those of Dept -and other aagencie, and (6) other
matters will. follow, but steps outlined here shld be taken immed.
  Inform if additional copies of PL 535 (Pt IV enabling legis) are
needed your Mission.
  Arrangements under, discussion with ECA to assure ,Coordination
-US programs in DOT's. Pt IV officers may if necessary be assigned
to DOT's to facilitate area coordination, and all Mission recommenda-
tions and Dept decisions concerning Pt IV. policies .and operations in
Af DOT's shld be repeated to other Missions, incl London, Paris,
Brussels, Lisbon. and Rome.
   McGhee and Bourgerie 2 arriving LondonýSep 15 and plan to discuss
TA with you .and .appropriate officials Brit-Govt before proceeding
Paris for discussions inel Pt IV and then to -Tangier for -regional
conference. Urinfo tentative working estimates Libya $175,000, Eritrea
$50,000.
                                                             WEBB
  2 Elmer It. Bourgerie, Director, Office of African Affar.


                          EditoritalNote'
   In a series of circular telegraphi instructions in mid-September,

the Department of State established the basis for .initiating formal
discussions with-governments interested in-and:qualified for receiving
technical assistance under the Point IV program (actually informal


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