DR. DUNHAM di..ussed the budget which appears ,uite adequate for 1958 but presente immediate problems because of the pressure among contractors for increases in salaries as well as other expenses. DBM BUDGET DR. WARREN emphasized the need for much of the research information now,and asked if the ACBM could offer any assistance in the way of a statement or resolution in order to avoid losing seven or eight months in the research program through delayed expansion. Further discussion of this resulted in the preparation of a resolution as follows: The ACBM reviewed with the staff of the Division of Biology and Medicine not only the Division's traditional duties, but also those many special additional responsibilities demanded by the present situation ot envisaged eighteen months ago when the present personnel ceiling and budget were prepared. The Committee believes that under present circumstances, the Division cannot continue to deliver the present high standard of guidance of health policies and the provision of factual date without immediate reinforcement. We note with satisfaction that this situation has been recognized for Fiscal Year 1958 and that in the last few days additional funds have been assured for 1958. However, the present situation as to funds, personnel and space, has been rendered acute by the emergent demands placed on the Division by its crucial role in determining the long-range effects of radioactive fallout and related matters. The immediacy of these requests requires action now. The resolution was passed unanimously.