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National Center for Analysis of Energy Systems (516) 345- 2004

July 12, 1978

Dr. Joshua Lederberg

Department of Genetics

Room 8-337

Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, CA 94305

Dear Josh:

I expect you are wondering what has happened to the pro-
posed International Scientific Committee on Energy, Health,
and the Environment. We have had an Action Memorandum sitting
on Dr. J. L. Liverman's desk [Acting Assistant Secretary for
Environment, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)], since
February 1, 1978. lLiverman has unfortunately been preoccupied
with other matters. For the past several months I was hoping
weekly that Liverman would sign off on this activity, but it
now appears that he is to be replaced shortly by a Presidential
nominee, and it is therefore most unlikely that he will proceed
with this initiative.

Rather than delay beginning the work of the Committee
further, I am proceeding with the formation of the Committee.
and seeking financial support elsewhere from as broad sources
as possible (there may be an advantage in not beginning with
energy money). We can then seek patronage sponsorship from
appropriate international organizations, e.g., WHO, OECD.
When the new Assistant Secretary of Environment is on board,
we can return for DOE support.

T am also enclosing a copy of the DOE plan for C02
research. I thought we might make a brief survey of who's
doing what in this area as a subtask in our first two years
activity.
Dr. Joshua Lederberg -2- July 12, 1978

I also intend to come up shortly with a description of
our space needs, etc. and will forward these to Rodney Nichols
and you, hoping this will not be too late to fit into your
planning.

Warm regards.

Sincerely,

(deer

L. D. Hamilton, M.D., Ph.D.
Head, Biomedical and Environmental
Assessment Division

LDH/jmw
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