To appease opponents of the program, the wildlife service designated the wolves as an "experimental" population, which meant they could be hunted if they became a menace to livestock.

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The Clinton Administration maintains that various experimental devices and techniques being pursued as part of its Stockpile Stewardship Program (SSP) will be able to replace testing and equip a new generation of scientists with the expertise necessary to sustain the U.S. deterrent for the foreseeable future.

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Applicants for experimental permits will need to provide a description of their program, a flight test plan, documentation showing the operational safety of the spacecraft and a plan for response in case of a mishap.

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