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C, Accelerate the 20-40 KT underground program so that
the shot can be fired during December 1958.
to fire one of the following for this test:
We propose
In addition to the information about larger under-
ground tests we will use this test to get a higher yield
point on the seismic detection scale,
If January 1,
1959
moratorium looks certain as we approach the firing date and
the schedule is lagging we will change our plans and fire
a near standard device with little or no disgnostics rather
than delay beyond January 1.
D, We will accelerate the search for a suitable large
cavity (salt dome) for the type of shot discussed with you
out here April 12.
We will continue to discuss this with
"Q" cleared employees of private companies.
If the Com-
mission is willing to go all out to procure the cavity for
this test we could be prepared to fire a shot in the Fall
of 1958.
We would use this shot to get additional data on
the seismic detection scale,
EB. The financial plans required for the accelerated
program listed in A through D above are 37.0 million for
FY 1958 and 47.0 million for FY 1959,
The 47.0 million
level included Plowshare at 2.5 million (this is the same
as was included for Plowshare in the 44,0 million level).
As stated previously this accelerated program will be
reviewed January 1959 to determine if the speed up should
be continued,
. FF, Every effort will be made to minimize effects on
other laboratory programs.
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