Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc 
Washington Office 
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September 22, 1978 
New York Office 
122 EAST 42ND STREET 
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017 
212 949-OO49 
Dr. Julius Richmond 
Assistant Secretary for Health 
Room 716G, Humphrey Building 
200 Independence 
Washington, D. C. 20201 
Dear Dr. Richmond: 
Enclosed are the Natural Resources Defense Council's 
comments on the proposed revised Guidelines for Recombinant 
DNA research (43 FR 33042, July 28, 1978). We hope that 
you will consider them in making your findings and recom- 
mendations based on the hearings held September 15, 1978. 
Sincerely, 
Council 
122 East 42nd Street 
New York, N. Y. 10017 
LS;MJC: s ja 
Enclosure 
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