d. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the NVOO, the WERL will insert in all subcontracts provisions making this Article applicable to the subcontractor and its employees. e. It is recognized that during the course of the work under this Agreement, the WERL or its employees may from time to time desire to publish, within the limits of security requirements, information regarding scientific or technical developments made or conceived in the course of or under this Agreement. In order that public disclosure of such information will not adversely affect the patent interests of the AEC or the WERL, patent approval for release and publication shall be secured from the NVOO prior to any such release or publication. f. With respect to any U.S. Patent Application filed by the WERL on any invention or discovery made or conceived in the course of the Agreement, the WERL will incorporate in the first paragraph of the U.S. Patent Application the following statement: "The invention described herein was made in the course or, or under, an agreement with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission." ARTICLE 13-REPORTS, INFORMATION AND DATA a. The WERL will submit to NVOO, and others upon the request of NVOO, periodically and at such other times as may be required, technical and other reports regarding the progress of the work and results of information arising therefrom, and upon completion of the work will furnish a final report summarizing its activities, findings, and conclusions pertaining to the work performed under this Agreement. Such reports shall be freely usable by the NVOO for any purpose whatsoever. b. Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the NVOO, the WERL will insert in any subcontract provisions making this Article applicable to the subcontractor and its employees and consultants. c. In connection with peaceful nuclear explosive experiments, WERL will use its best efforts to prevent public disclosure or dissemination of technical information or data which are designated by an industrial participant as "company confidential" or "proprietary." d. Information or data which could have immediate public health and safety implications to areas of off-site operations involving underground testing or rocket firing, will be jointly reviewed by WERL and NVO0 on an expedited basis so that such information or data will be promptly released. e. Information or data involving national policy considerations or having agency-wide implications would be jointly reviewed on an expedited basis by WERL and NVOO and referred by either or both organizations to their respective headquarters for coordination and resolution prior to release by either agency. As an example, any information (such as long-range trajectories) having broad national policy implications, including information either related to or interpreting U.S. conformance to the Limited Test Ban Treaty, would require AEC, State Department, and where applicable, other Washington agency ap proval prior to release. f. Routine information or data not covered by paragraphs c, d and e above may be released by WERL subject to appropriate classification and security reviews. ARTICLE 14-CORRESPONDENCE All correspondence of policy nature or involving interpretation of this Agreement from the WERL to NVOO will be sent to the Manager, NVOO, and all such correspondence from NVO0 to the WERL will be sent to the Director, WERL. ARTICLE 15-TERMINATION This Agreement will continue in effect unless and until it is terminated by agreement of the parties or is terminated by either party upon sixty (60) days' written notice of termination to the other party. ARTICLE 16-TRANSITION FROM FORMER AGREEMENT a. On and after the effective date of this Agreement, all rights and obligations: of the parties with respect to work described herein, shall be governed by the provisions of this Agreement. Prior to said effective date, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be controlled by the provisions of the USPHS Memorandum of Understanding No. SF-54–373. b. The rights and obligations of the parties which have been incurred or which have accrued or matured under the provisions of USPHS Memorandum of Understanding No. SF-54-373, on or prior to the effective date of this Agreement, shall in no wise be impaired, limited, enlarged, or effected by reason of the provisions of this Agreement. c. All materials, tools, machinery, equipment, supplies and other property ; all drawings, designs, specifications, and other engineering, technical scientific and operating data furnished to or acquired by the USPHS in connection with work under USPHS Memorandum of Understanding No. SF-54-373, to the extent that they are in the custody or possession of the WERL on the effective date of this Agreement, shall remain in the custody or possession of the WERL for use in connection with the work under this Agreement, unless otherwise directed by the NVOO. d. All purchase orders, subcontracts, leases, licenses, permits, and other contractual commitments with third parties entered into pursuant to USPHS Memorandum of Understanding No. SF-54-373, and outstanding on the effective date of the Agreement, shall continue in effect for use in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement unless otherwise directed by the NVOO, and the reimbursement of costs incurred after the effective date of the Agreement, shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement. U. S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, Manager, NVOO, AEC. Assistant Administrator for Hon. ROBERT M. WHITE, Research and Monitoring, EPA. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, DEAR BOB: This is in regard to the National Marine Fisheries Service Biological Research Laboratory, Milford, Connecticut, and the Environmental Protection Agency's National Marine Water Quality Laboratory. Narragansett, Rhode Island. Our respective staffs have been involved in an examination of activities at these laboratories at the project level. It was concluded that no current or planned research effort is duplicative. The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administraton have strong needs for information on the marine environment and its life. The kind of information required in type, degree, emphasis, and time frame differ unquestionably because of the mission of the respective Agencies. The difference in needs for basic research lies in the fundamental approaches to problems inherent in their missions. I am aware of the fact that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is concerned with predicting the abundance and distribution of marine resources. Achievement of this objective makes it necessary to obtain information on the biology of fishes and shellfish and on the effect of environmental changes on these resources. As you are aware, the Environmental Protection Agency has as a part of its mission the protection of the marine environment from the impacts of man as manifested in the development of water quality criteria and the establishment of water quality standards. The nature of the scientific problems in this research area is such that a degree of complementary effort is highly desirable for both Agencies in order to carry out their respective programs. It should be noted that the magnitude of the problems that confront each agency with respect to the environment are extremely complex and vast. The solution of these problems lies far beyond the present resources of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other concerned agencies. The development of a coordinating mechanism to ensure that the research programs of these agencies will continue to be complementary has been initiated. In regard to the National Marine Fisheries Service Biological Research Laboratory at Milford, Connecticut, and the Environmental Protection Agency's National Marine Water Quality Laboratory, Narragansett, Rhode Island, continuous action is being taken to insure that the programs are not duplicative and are definitely complementary. I wish to express my agreement with the above findings of our staffs, and assure you of my support for detailed continued coordination of these laboratory programs. Sincerely yours, STANLEY M. GREENFIELD, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. MARCUS M. KEY, M.D., AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, Director, Bureau of Occupational Safety and Health, DEAR DR. KEY: The Bureau of Criteria and Standards, Air Pollution Control Office, Division of Health Effects Research, would like to enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Occupational Health, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The purpose of this agreement with your agency would be to analyze human hair specimens for certain trace elements specified below. These analyses are part of the follow-up of the Helena Valley Area Environmental Health Study started in the fall of 1969. Data obtained will be used to supplement and compare results obtained from the earlier study. The work will consist of analyzing approximately 185 human hair specimens for As, Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn at a cost of approximately $15 per specimen. It is understood that the work will be accomplished at the Western Area Occupational Health Laboratory, Salt Lake City, Utah, under the direction of Dr. R. Hendricks. Funds in the amount of $2,775 will be made available from FY 71 appropriations for this project. The period covered by this agreement is from February 1971 through June 1971. Changes may be made to this agreement with the mutual consent of the representatives of our respective agencies providing the total cost is not exceeded. Changes involving an increase in funds, if required, will be made through this office. Request for payment should be made by submitting a Standard Form 1081 (set of eight) to the Fiscal Office, Office of Administration, Air Pollution Control Office, 411 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, 27701. Attention: Examination Unit. An itemized statement of costs should accompany the request for payment. Please list the following obligation number and code on any request for payment: 690109 1-9224361. Dr. Douglas I. Hammer, Ecological Research Branch, Division of Health Effects Research. FTS 919 688-8483, is our project officer and Mr. George J. Butler, Chief, Bureau of Occupational Safety and Health Western Area Occupational Health Laboratory, is the BOH representative. If the above arrangements are satisfactory, please return two copies of this letter with your signature indicating approval. To: Members, National Interagency Committee for the Control of Pollution by Oil and Hazardous Materials, Task Group on Research & Development. From: Allen Cywin, Chairman. Subject: Meeting on Hazardous Material Research and Development. Enclosed is a copy of the Agreement on Hazardous Polluting Substances Spill Control Research and Development signed on November 24, 1970 by the participating agencies. The Agreement was transmitted to the Chairman of the NIC, Mr. William D. Ruckelshaus. Also enclosed four your review and comments is a draft copy of minutes of the Tenth Meeting. Please forward to Paul Heitzenrater any corrections to the minutes. U.S. GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM. To: Chairman, National Interagency Committee for Control of Pollution by Oil and Hazardous Materials. From: Allen Cywin, Chairman, NIC Task Group on Research and Development. Subject: Responsibility for Research and Development Activities, Hazardous Polluting Substances Pollution Control. Attached is a summary of categories of hazardous polluting substances spill pollution control research and development needs indicating the Federal Agencies which should take the lead in satisfying needs in the category. The establishment of needs and designation of agencies was approved by the Task Group at its meeting on November 24, 1970. The designation of responsibility will apply to work conducted both in-house and under contract. Also, it should be noted that while an agency may be indicated as lead agency, other agencies may be called upon to provide appropriate supplemental support. The Task Group will closely coordinate the efforts of the agencies. The Task Group believes that designation of primary responsibility for the various R&D activities is a significant step toward achievement of a National program to control impairment of water quality by spills of hazardous polluting substances. In this cooperative effort we can prevent duplication of effort and assure maximum use of limited funds. NATIONAL INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION BY OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TASK GROUP ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HAZARDOUS POLLUTING SUBSTANCES RESPONSIBILITY Categories: I. Hazardous Polluting Substances Designation: A. Definition, Identification Description & Grouping 1. Water Quality, Environmental & Public Health II. Spill Prevention From Fixed Instal- A. Hazardous Material Packaging B. Storage Facilities and Fixed In. 1. Prevention of Spills at on-land Facilities 2. Prevention of Spills during C. Transfer and Transportation 1. Water Transport Associated 2. Land Transport Spill Technology associated a. While in transport b. Effect on the land (Eda- III. Post-Spill Methodology: 1. Aerial 2. Fixed B. Identification 1. Testing methods (analytic) 2. Material Tagging Systems C. Spill Containment 1. Mechanical-Physical a. Sheltered & Inland Water b. High Seas 2. 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