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and could provide coordination among the several Government agencies 
that support and conduct this research. Further, such a committee may 
suggest appropriate administrative and legislative proposals where 
warranted . 
I have asked Dr. Donald S. Fredrickson, Director of the NIH, to serve 
as Chairman for this committee. I would very much appreciate your forwarding 
your representative's name to Dr. Fredrickson at NIH, Building 1, Room 124, 
Bethesda , Maryland 20014, by October 15. If you wish, you may designate 
more than one representative from your Department. 
At Senate hearings on the NIH guidelines hel-d on September 22, Dr. Fredrickson 
stressed that, if possible, a meeting of the Interagency Committee would 
be held in October to review application of guidelines to the public and 
private sectors. Your prompt attention to this matter will be deeply 
appreciated . 
The public policy issues that the Interagency Committee will address are 
of fundamental importance. Your participation and cooperation in this 
policy review are vital. You might wish to contact Dr. Fredrickson on 
(301) 496-2433 if you have any questions about the research area, the 
NIH guidelines, or the proposed committee. 
Thank you very much for your cooperation. 
Cordially, 
Secretary 
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