UNCLASSIFIED
Is the general level,of the research prog)
adequate in view of the obvious policy
implications of fallout in such areas asweapons testing, nuclear weapons bans, ci
defense, the military posture?
Is that scope of inquiry on fallout probl:
broad enough so that it is not likely thal
the U. S. could be surpirsed by an enemy
using the properties of fallout in a manne
that we have no notion of how to cope witl
Is the atmospheric, biospheric, and medic:
sampling program adequate? Should more we
be done, for example, on determining the
normal ineidence of bone cancer in areas
of various background levels?
What, if any, data should be sought after
urgently on grounds that it may never aga:
become available assuming tests continue;
that is, what virgin data and what check
points should be found?
Should the U. S. prepare, through cooperat
programs, to process fallout samples from
all parts of the world?
10. Are federal funds made available for fall
research adequately protected?
il. Is cooperation between government and nongovernment research adequate?
12. If the program is inadequate, should Cong:
increase appropriations for fallout reseai
C. JCAE information
1. Should the results of fallout research be
made available to and reviewed by the JCAI
as well as the AEC?
2. Would the creation of a special group of
sclentists be an effective way of reviewir
information and resolving differences of
opinion?
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