— Approved a letter to the Joint Committee on the subject as draited by the Chairman. (See AEC 495/16, subsequently circulated.) 3, Test Program The General Manager reviewed the views of Dr. Willard F. Libby concerning arrangements for future test operations,* The General Manager said that he had met with General Fields, Dr. Bugher, Mr, Fine and Dr, Scoville (of AFSW P) to discuss this subject, As a result of these discussions, he felt that no change in current plans and procedures was necessary, At this point Messrs, Isenbergh and Morrison entered the meeting. 4, Community Disposal Legislation (See AEC 87 Series) Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Isenbergh discussed the question whether the Commission might rely upon the authorizations contained in the present Atomic Energy Act to dispose of the communities of Oak Ridge and Richland, A Commissioner had seriously questioned the need for special disposal legislation and Mr. Isenbergh said that, in his opinion, specific legislative authorization for disposal was necessary, The Commissioners indicated that the staff should proceed with the program to obtain legislative authorization for disposal. 7 Roy Snapp Secretary Approved by the Commission: May Il, 1954 * A copy of Dr, Libby's letter on this subject is on file in the Office of the Secretary. . . Le | -1b- ©you pro \ 4E gait