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Science & Technology Department

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A.M, NATKIN
Environmental Ailarrs Coordrnalor

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June

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Dr. H. N. Weinberg
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Dear Harold:

As we discussed, it is our view that total expenditures for CRL's(C:O2 Greenhouse
program should not be more than $150k/year beginning July 1, l-982.\.i€-fe€1
this rate of expenditure shoul-d be sufficient to fulf111 the Corporationfs
needs in the CO2 Greenhouse field.

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These funds are intended to support a resldent source of scientific expertise
on all phases and aspects of the CO2 Greenhouse effect. It is important for
the Corporation to stay abreast of developments in order to assess the impact
of new scientific discoveries and to respond to various inquiries. We feel

$150/year should be sufficient

to do this.

leave to CRL to determine the best way of accomplishing the above objective
with the funds available. However, it is Science & Technologyrs view that the
Exxon tankers should not be reinstated. This
CO2 sampling program utilizing
view was arrived at after considering total potential expenses required to
carry out a multi-year program needed to build a meaningful data base. We are
also faced with the uncertain availability of the Esso Atlantic and other
tankers in the Exxon fleet. In todayrs tanker market, it is virtual-ly irnpossible
to schedule tanker movements with any regularity.
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Notwithstanding the above, if CRL decides to pursue a CO2 sanpling program with
Lamont using Exxon vessels, the tanker situatlon should be thoroughly investigated
before commitnents are made to Lamont.
The $900,000k COZ budget for L982 is being reduced to $385k. This should cover
your expenses for the first quarter of $225k; second quarter of $40k (personnel),
and second, third and fourth quarter of $120k (modellng, etc.). We will- plan
on an antlcipated 1983 budget for CO2 work of $150k.

Please

let

me know

if

you have any questions.

Sincerely,

.R,

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cc: Ms. M. E. Forshee

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Messrs. J. F. Mathis/W. R. Eckelmann/O. l. Schumacher

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