SKERETS-B-6-R-E-B- j 1a “Tt°is understood that the Commission will submit a request for authorization of MILLRACE to the President in the near future. In the event of Presidential approval, certain of the above tests could be included in that series provided the Department of Defense and the Atomic Energy Commission objectives can be achieved at the Nevada Test Site, Until Presidential approval of MILLRACE is obtained, the DOD adheres to the view that thesé tests must be Included in HARDTACK., Sincerely yours, /s/ Herbert B, Loper Chairman Honorable Lewis L. Strauss Chairman - U.S, Atomic Energy Commission — LOSARSINTED 20 DE eSk, Bea. BG eedihaoBowprr (ROMIENEEL -2- | | a ~~

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