H.R. 2068 contains several provisions included in an omnibus antinarcotics bill. H.R. 1768. which was introduced by this gentleman and 14 cosponsors last month. These provisions will upgrade the Department of States personnel system with respect to its International Narcotics Control Program. require a centralized information sharing system concerning drug traffickers to prevent visas from being granted to known traffickers. and encourage the negotiation of upgraded extradition treaties on narcotics offenses with major drugproducing countries. Finally. I would like to take this opportunity to commend Secretary of State Shultz for his initiative. in cooperation with the Committee on Foreign Affairs. to upgrade the international communication and information policy function within the Department.