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Dr. Fredrickson 
would be burdensome on the Department and could open it to 
criticism. The only condition we recommend that the Depart- 
ment should require for granting ownership to either 
institutions or licenses to organizations thereunder is 
reasonable assurance of an ability and willingness to observe 
scientifically reasonable guidelines promolgated by the Depart- 
ment . 
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in this 
important area of research. 
Very truly yours, 
ABI 
L. . 
Director 
Division of Experimental Biology 
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