~-315. May 5 Letter from Mr. W. J. Howard, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (AE), re Prices for SNM Noted. 16. CHICOM 3 17. Possible Conflict of Interest (General Manager's May 10 Memorandum) In response to Mr. Ramey's request, the General Manager reported counsel is reviewing with AEC employees the new conflict of interest regulations. The Commissioners requested prior notice of any cases staff proposes to discuss with the Department of Justice. (GC) 18. Appointment of Vice Chairman, Board of Contract Appeals (Messrs. Gantt and Hennessey's March 29 Memorandum) Approved. 19. (GC) Review of Contract Appeal in the Matter of Rutherford Construction Company (Docket No. CA~-183) To be scheduled. 20. NTS Events (General Crowson's May 5 Memorandum) Noted. 21. (Secy-GC) (MA) AEC 1044/6 - Canadian Parliament-U.S. Congress Visit to Oak Ridge Commissioner Tape and staff will accompany the U.S. -Canadian representatives to Oak Ridge on May 20. The Controller will check the question of expenses. (Cong-OC-IA-Secy) 22. Status of Quinta Matter Mr. Hennessey reported briefly on the recent discussions with the General Counsel, GAO, who agreed to arbitration on the technical question of productive capability of the Quinta mines but not to sii