decisions necessary to efficiency; in a very difficult operation, The three exceptions are these: a, The Commission, on recommendation frem the Test Director, and with counsel from the General Advisory Committee and the Military Liaison Committee, will approve the general plan for the test, including particularly the planned sequence of shots, with variations foreseen es possible. b, Release of information to the public regarding the test will be made only from Washington, c, The Test Director may, at his discretion, ask decisions from the Comrissicn on any other matter, In connection with the first of these three points, the final comments of the General Advisory Committee on this matter will be available by December 31, It is necessary thet the Commis~ sion's decision be rendered not later than January 10, FOR THE ATCMIC ENERGY COMMISSION David E. Lilienthal Chairman Copies 1 & 2 : 3: CLTyler, w/transmittal memo from McCormack, dated 12-10-47 IVolpe, w/ec memo, McCormack to Lilienthal, dated 5: Mr, Lilienthal oe 6: 7 ow Series B: Addressee 4: +e Series A: 12-10-47 MLC File DMA File No. 1 of 1 Copy: Capt JSRussell

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