(c) Studies of locational, site, and capital requirements of growth industries____. Detailed analysis of the pecularities of growth industries will be invaluable in assisting some redevelopment areas to develop new plants. These contractual studies will provide information on manpower, raw material, transportation, and other requirements of new and growing industries. Market potentials will be analyzed with particular reference to specific redevelopment areas. (d) Studies of regional and tourist potential for specific regions____ There are some redevelopment areas in which tourist and other nonindustrial and commercial development offers the best opportunity for improved economic conditions. Care must be taken that this approach is not oversold and that individual proposals are related to regional needs. We have received specific requests for assistance in making detailed studies of recreational development from some areas already and it is anticipated that a number of these studies would be required. (e) Studies of new or improved uses for natural resources in specific cases---. The development of the taconite process in the iron range area of upper Minnesota is a well-known example of how new employment opportunities can result from technological developments in the processing of mineral resources. Other examples which have occurred in recent years are the processing of second growth timber into pressed board and the use of copper slag for the production of iron and steel, freezing and packaging of agricultural products. The Department of the Interior will provide the basic sources for more of these studies in the minerals area. (f) Studies of new business and new product opportunities for local areas.. The tremendous research being conducted by many organizations, and particularly the Federal Government, produces each year new products which in some cases can be manufactured in redevelopment areas. New markets can be created for these products with a net gain for the economy of the entire Nation. (g) Special studies for problem areas other than redevelopment areas_-_ The Area Redevelopment Act specifies both in section 10 and section 11 that technical assistance and information will be provided to areas that have not been designated under the act as redevelopment areas. We would propose in some instances to finance special resource studies for these areas, particularly those where employment trends have been consistently downward. Total $200,000 300, 000 300, 000 200, 000 200, 000 4, 500, 000 Parcel post, freight, and transportation conference materials. Parcel post, freight, and express for the distribution of published 23 Rent, communication, and utility services... 24 Printing and reproduction...... 25 Other services...... 1. This appropriation is established under section 8, and supports grants for public facilities. 2. There is no provision for the support of necessary activity connected with administration and supervision. Therefore it is incumbent upon the operation appropriation to provide this support. 3. The principal delegate agency as proposed is the HHFA. This includes responsibility for explanation and assistance to interested parties as well as the technical receipt and handling of applications, disbursement, and servicing for grants. 4. Assumptions, activity on behalf of the revolving fund: |