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Dr. Rabi mentioned the Committee's concern on the cost of the Li-6
Special
plant, especially in view of the uncertainty as to what isotopic concentra- _
Metertaltton will be required,
He said the Committee had no definitive conclusions
on this question, or on requirements for boron-10 and tritium, but that the
Weapons Subcommittee would study the subject,
(Appendix B, item 2)
:
Dr. Rabi next mentioned that the Committee was still unhappy about
Gabriel
Gabriel, which does not seem to be converging rapidly, and reviewed the
thoughts which had been expressed in executive session.
AEC would welcome all suggestions and help,
Mr, Murray said tha
Dr. Rabi ‘said thathis own
feeling was that there are two parts to the problem:
(1) the physical
one of spread, fall-out, and the effect of weather; and, (2) the biological |
side, which could get going once (1) was better established,
His own
feeling was that (1) might profitably be put under the Division of Research,
‘Dr. Rabi said the GAC had not had a chance to consider and did not
Control
of
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quite know what was meant by the question on the control of research.
Mr. |
.
Boyer answered that the general problem was how to direct research to be
sure the best possible job, with the greatest return for the taxpayers!
money, is being done.
A general comment from the GAC would be welcomed.
Dr. Rabi asked if there were any specific problems.
Mr. Boyer, referring
to the fact that the National Laboratories still report through different
Division heads, said that the Commission hopes to get the organization
straightened out.
questions,
Dr. Rabi said the Committee would return to these
(Appendix B, item 5)
.
The Chairman next reviewed the Committee's position supporting complePorts-
tion of the Portsmouth plant.
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