Dr. Donald S. Fredrickson 
2 
recombinant DNA technology to the genetic improvement of food and 
fiber crops in the United States for 2 years. Awaiting final approval 
of the new guidelines will only delay us further and may not assure 
that the experiments can be done then. Therefore, any reconsideration 
on your part concerning this matter to allow immediate approval will 
be appreciated. 
Sincerely, 
ANSON R. BERTRAND 
Director 
Science and Education 
cc: 
Peter Day 
[A-16] 
