~-_-~ ™ “|, “™ - -37In regard to the TEAPOT test program, the Committee felt that the TEAPOT Test plans were not yet firm enough to justify detailed comment, Mr. Whitman moved, and Mr. Murphree seconded, that the GAC give general approval to the tentative program as presented, A formal vote was not taken, but this appeared to be the sentiment of the Conmittee. (Appendix B, item 4.) Dr. Fisk raised the question whether there was | unnecessary duplication in that three experiments were planned which were boosted versions of other shots. He agreed to discuss the matter individually with Gen. Fields. There was some discussion of the intelligence presentation, and, Intelres ligence more generally, of the present status of intelligence activities within the AEC. It was felt that the latter have declined. Dr. Rabi said he felt it was a great mistake not to push harder in this field, enren emceene ce ee eTthet theCommission Should set up a strong intelligence evaluation group. It is very important that technical intelligence be effective at a high working level in the Commission. Mr. Whitman suggested that this question be raised with the Commission. Dr. Fisk suggested that the GAC ask to see the conclusions of the Bethe Committee. (Appendix B, item 5.) At 2:45 p.m. Dr. Beams left the meeting. Mr. Whitman mentioned that Dr. Libby had asked the Committee to Fall—out comment on fall-out. Mr. Whitman.said he felt the program was very important and should be strongly pursued. The GAC might well commend Mtom Of