_ 28 help with repairs, maintenance and minor renovations of the laboratory. These four visits (two each for two persons) are two weeks in duration. In the past the funds for this travel and subsistence were included in the manager's costs. However, in order to identify our costs more effectively, we have placed them in a separate budget category entitled “Administrative and Maintenance Assistance." It is probable that during the latter half of 1980 and thereafter, when a full time maintenance man is hired, it will no longer be necessary to schedule and budget for this assistance. (4) Expendable Supplies and Operating Equipment. The increase in this budget category in FY 80 is based on planning discussions with D.0O.E. and Holmes and Narver personnel in regard to the "stand-afone" capability of the MPML beginning in mid-1980. They recommend that a spare parts inventory be developed during the first six months of 1980 when regular freight flights are still available to Enewetak. (S) Generator Operation and Maintenance and Routine Building Maintenance. These are shown as separate budget categories in both the FY 79 and FY 80 budgets. Their justification is based on the need to operate and maintain the two large generators, and to purchase materials and labor, when necessary, for routine building maintenance. The estimated amounts are for the full 1979 year but only 6 months of 1980, since a full time maintenance man will be hired for the latter half of 1980 and thereafter. The estimates are based on figures from Mr. Roger Loftfield, an engineer with Holmes and Narver. most helpful. Mr. Loftfield knows the MPML operation and is