CURRENT PROJECTS 7, (continued) 8. _ Preparation of a joint report oy Dr. Failla and Merril Eisenbud cf the present status of the Sunshine study. This report will be circulated to Committee members for endorsement prior to submission te the Commission. The Qughterson Report of the “Joint Commission to Investigate the Effects of the Atomic Bombs in Japan" which was published in July as part of the NNES. Comments which have been received on this repert were favorable DR. DUNHAM reported on his address before the NATO Council on the substance and significance of the NAS report. At the same time br. Mayneord informétly reviewed the Medical Research Council Report. There seemed to be no serious disagreements although the objectives of the British and NATO MEETING American reports were directed slightly differently. DR. DUNHAM reported that questions raised after the two reviews indicated a preoccupation with waste disposal, particularly by the Germans, French, and Dutch. A brief review of the DBM budget indicated that it was very tight for 1957 because of unexpected demands on facilities which has also been experienced by other AEC divisions. The 1958 budget, however, looks better. Particular mention was made of the new education program which BUDGET has been alloted approximately $3 million for next year. A second International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy is definitely planned for the Summer of 1958 in Geneva although details have not yet been decided upon. SECOND GENEVA CONFERENCE Brief mention was made of the status of the ABCC Program but the major discussion was deferred until the Executive Session.