The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to implement safeguards in the U.S. on the basis of the U.S. President’s offer of 1967. Taking into account the purpose of this offer, it was found desirable to minimize costs without diminishing the degree of achievement of the objectives of IAEA safeguards. It has been suggested that from all facilities to be on the respective list, the IAEA will finally receive design information and routine accounting reports. Only a relatively small number of them will be selected for implementing a full scope of inspection programs.