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 sampling, and expensive analysis are required in a project. 

 11. Administration of the Secretariat - The salary of the executive 

 director, a small office staff, travel, equipment, supplies and 

 services and associated costs would be a minimum of approximately 

 $300,000, because of the expensive communications. Meetings of the 

 Board of Governors and Advisory Council or committees plus the peer 

 review panela also could easily cost circa $40,000-50,000 if full 

 international participation is obtained. 



In sum, a small US FASTD program on a pilot basis, initially devoted 

 primarily to planning and assessment, could be mounted in an inexpensive 

 setting for as little as $1.5 to 2.0 million,, A fully developed program 

 and secretariat making the full range of awards could easily utilize $5-10 

 million per annum effectively. 



