microwatts per square centimeter. Other countries use intermediate standards. 3.3.4 Conclusion Acceptance of more stringent standards may impose additional scientific, technical and other tasks on SPS development programs. However, with respect to the biological effects of microwave exposure and possibly other effects on the environment, it appears that there can be no choice but to pursue the route leading toward general international acceptance in order to clear the United States of any possible charge of negligence, should some injury or damage arise because of the inadequacy of an internationally not accepted standard. Such general consensus could best be achieved by an appropriate international meeting with the possible assistance of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of UNCOPUOS or the World Health Organization (WHO). However, in all these situations it is likely that agreements may be reached much faster if the United States already has a cooperative agreement on the SPS with the country concerned. In this manner the framework provided by the cooperative bilateral agreement may be used to prepare the way for arriving at a general international consensus. 4. KEY ISSUES, OPTIONS, STRATEGIES AND TIME FRAMES The preceding analysis and evaluation of relevant findings in the three areas of investigation have brought several key issues to the fore. Their clarification will be essential for the determi-
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