BIOMEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH FY 1976, FY 1976A, AND FY 1977 PROGRAM ASSUMPTIONS . 18 Feb 75 -2403668 Bioenvironmental Transport of Transuranic Elements - EPA 110K The project initiated by EPA to study the bioloqical uptake, physiological transport, tissue retention and rates of excretion for the transuranic nuclides in large animals will continue at the FY 1975 levels. A budget schedule 189 will be required for this activity. DBER Program Logistical Support BEST AVAILABLE COPY REECo CSC 80K 5K REECo and CSC will continue to provide logistical and computer support to DBER programs conducted at the NTS. Program and support levels are expected to anproximate that of FY 1975. Mid-Pacific Marine Laboratory - Univ/Hawaii $ 585K 166K —— The Mid-Pacific Marine Laboratory (MPML) will continue to be operated by the University of Hawaii. This cateaory provides for the operation of the Laboratory at Enewetak includina a director, an on-site manager and assistant, and a full-time researcher. The program also provides for travel and other logistical support to other researchers who have projects approved for investigation at Enewetak. A budget schedule 189 is required for this activity. Hydrochemistry of Enewetak Atoll - Univ/Hawaii 54K The University will continue to study the hydrochemistry of Enewetak under the guidance of Dr. Robert W. Buddemeier. A budget schedule 189 is required for this project. Toxicity Levels in Enewetak Fish Population Univ/Hawaii 60K _— The studies of toxicity in Enewetak fish population will be studied under the direction of Dr. Albert H. Banner. A budget schedule 189 is required for this project. LCU Operations - H&N/PTD 305K ~~ Holmes and Narver will continue to reimburse the U. S. Army for use of an LCU based at Kwajalein. The estimates should assume that user organizations will reimburse H&N for food while their personnel are on the LCU and for other support such as transportation of personnel and freiaht to an from Hawaii. The estimates should be submitted in enough detail to permit understanding of the schedule and related costs. 3 90D/ RX-02-02 Marine Scfences