A test shot program for this development has not yet jelled, The Possible current thinking is to make one quite conservative shot (not a prototype) Tests to be followed by a second shot. — oo - od In the hydride program, Livermore was exploring the possibilities Hydride Program of substituting UH for U metal. ~~ However, the situation was very uncertain, i ; , tion and handling methods are being investigated. Various fabrica- There were a number of questions and some discussion about the ideas Dr. York had ‘reported. This final session of the combined briefings closed at 4:20 p.m, ewer a Soe DOE ARCEIVES 34