There followed a considerable discussion of the relationship between the ICRP and NAS recommendation of 50 r in ten years and the working level of 5 r per year as a target. ICRP AND NAS LIMITS The psychological and legal considerations in removing a worker from his occupation after having received his maximum recommended dose limit was considered. The importance of coasidering this a target level rather than an absolute limit was discussed. It was DR. GLASS'S opinion that the practical problems involved should be presented to the NAS Committee. DR. DUNHAM spoke briefly of the ABCC. but will return soon. Dr. Keith Cannon is in Japan He called attention to the recent commendation given to Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. Van Horn and Mr. Clarke DMB CURRENT ACTIVITIES (continued ) for their outstanding performance. The Committee unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the Commission's action and expressing pleasure. (A copy of the resolution has been sent to each of the recipients) DR. DUNHAM spoke also of the visit of Dr. Plough and Dr. Stern to Japan during the Summer and their audience with the Emperor. this connection DR. GLASS spoke of the favorable reaction to the presence of fifty Americans at the Tokyo conference In and expressed the opinion that the funds were well spent in sending then. DR. DUNHAM reported on the 202 hearing coming up during which the Commission will report to Congress on the industrial exploitation of atomic energy. This will involve considerable staff work in connection with the safety program. DR. DUNHAM also reviewed briefly the establishment of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the special reactor hazards study being carried out at BNL with the assistance of Dr. Claus, Mr. Eisenbud and Mr. Mc Laughlin of the HASL. Mention was made of Mr. Eisenbud's talk given on November 15 at the Washington Academy of Sciences. DR. PEARSON has been invited by the State Department to represent the United States at the coming meeting of the Food and Agricultural Organization in Holland.