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alluded to and, second of all, to inform them that we intend to go 
forward with at least some of the legislation which the committee 
deems to be most appropriate to the needs as we see them. 
The Chair makes this observation for the record and will let it be 
known that we don’t intend to dawdle around unduly on this very 
important legislation. 
Mr. Secretary, the Chair wishes to recognize you for any further 
comments you might have. 
Dr. Guascow. This problem before us is extremely complex. It is 
difficult to come up with answers. Once we start cutting off ocean pol- 
lution, satisfactory alternatives must be found or there will be tremen- 
dous impact on people and the cities. A reasonable time is necessary 
to get answers on the satisfactory anternatives. It is a tremendous 
problem to work out. 
I think trying to come up with some alternative is one of the things 
that has contributed to the delay of the report. It is a complex thing 
that must receive the best attention we can give. 
Mr. Dincetx. Mr. Secretary, we have a quorum call. Does that com- 
plete your comments? 
Dr. Guiascow. I will be glad to answer any questions the committee 
might have. 
Mr. Dincrxt. The only thing I have to say is, I have observed your 
comment on page 3 where you recall comments before this body not 
long back where you said: 
Without doubt, we have reached that point where effective action to control 
such poilution is absolutely essential. j 
I think that is the tenor of your comment this morning and it is the 
tenor of the attitude of the committee. It is the intention of the com- 
mittee to move forward vigorously on the matters pending before 
this committee. 
Mr. Secretary, I wish to thank you and the gentleman present with 
you this morning for your presence and your very helpful testimony. 
It may be the committee will have other questions to direct to you at 
a time later regarding the matters on which we have been proceeding 
this morning. 
The committee wishes to thank you, all of you, for your very help- 
ful presence before the committee. 
The committee will now have to adjourn. We will reconvene at 2 :3( 
or as close thereto as it is possible to do and all the witnesses will be 
heard who are on the witness list. 
Dr. Guascow. Mr. Chairman, is it necessary that I return ? 
Mr. Dincetu. Mr. Secretary, I don’t believe it will be necessary. 
We do thank you very much. 
The subcommittee will stand adjourned until 2:30 this afternoon. 
(Whereupon, at 11:25 a.m., the subcommittee was recessed, to 
reconvene at 2:30 p.m., the same day.) 
AFTERNOON SESSION 
Mr. Dincerx. The subcommittee will come to order. This is a con- 
tinuation of the hearings on a series of bills relating to the dumping of 
chemicals and poisons into the oceans, and other matters relative 
thereto. 
