, , ‘dolmes & Narver Inc. Pacific Test Division Contractor GK-01-02-01-1 " sy oe e ae. . PY 1._. BUDGET U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PACIFIC AREA SUPPORT OFFICE ADDITIONAL EXPLANATION FOR OPERATING COSTS : , RESEARCH ANO DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES , Date: —, - | February 15, 1978 Schedule 189 Page 3 of 4 Research Vessel Operation (continued) 3. The vessel will be based at the Kwajalein Missile Range and will require a dedicated crew. 4. Altered FY 1978 plana can be accomplished through interim use of TIPI vessels on a reimbursable basis. Due to the sudden inactivation of the LCU it has been necessary to curtail the FY 1978 program, so it now appears that the current funding of 400K may be sufficient for the whole fiscal year. Otherwise, Furthermore, the LCU was on loan from the Army, the amount was calculated to be about 150K short. and final arrangements have not yet been completed as to what repairs will be paid for by DOE. Should the repairs be extensive, FY costs may still exceed the 400K. In line with the above assumptions, preliminary estimates indicate that FY 1979 operating and maintenance costs will approximate 600K. ~% -An additional 200K of cost is anticipated for modifications necessary to accommodate scientific facilities and install additional iife support systems. In fiscal year 1980 modifications probably will ba in the 25K range and costs for fuel, crew, drydocking, supplics and other support, are expected to approximate the '79 cost of 600K with an eacalation of 8% for labor and 6% for material. ‘y p& ° a s e