can be worked out. On air-launched cruise missiles, the sides neared agreement on a package approach that includes ALCM attribution rules and provisions for distinguishing nuclear and conventional ALCMs. The issue of the ALCM range threshold is high on the list of problems that we are still working to resolve. We have also resolved important elements of the sea-launched cruise missile issue, agreeing on a politically binding declaratory approach. But such topics as the range of SLCMs and whether the declarations will cover nuclear SLCMs only or also address conventional SLCMs are still open issues, among others. On the issue of numerical limits on non-deployed ballistic missiles and the warheads attributable to them, the sides agreed in Moscow to have such limits only for mobile ICBMs. Thus, non-deployed, silo-based ballistic missiles, non-deployed cruise missiles, and non-deployed heavy bomber weapons will not be numerically constrained. In addition, the sides further agreed on a régime governing the location and movement of all non-deployed ballistic missiles. The details of these agreements are also being negotiated in Geneva. CD/PV.553 5 (Mr. Burt, United States ) Ambassador Nazarkin and I singled out for our personal attention the issue of the non-denial of telemetry data during flight tests of ballistic missiles. This is one area of verification that will determine whether START enhances our security and strategic stability by promoting transparency on both sides. While there are some significant issues remaining, we have agreed on major elements of a régime to ensure that such data will be obtainable. While these provisions will be included in the START treaty, they will be implemented at the time of treaty signature, through an exchange of letters. I would like to report to you this morning that the sides have also made substantial progress on the issue of treaty duration. At the Washington 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international negotiations and agreements related to military weapons and strategic stability, with a focus on verification and transparency. The language used is technical and formal, suggesting a high-level diplomatic or political context. The topics mentioned, such as cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and treaty duration, are not related to economic, social, or environmental issues, but rather to military and national security concerns.

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