, eal na J Gin Ap Te ap piaIN ily IL 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. an fee F seg ~ Do «ub oe eaARS aePrTD fe, 2208S, so. 6.6 LA M32 2. a2.oe~eel, pe tyRadak =e—, cy Coty pate on, noes pero Ca Ee ROT elAa erent