Dr. D. Fredrickson, Director 
April 16, 1976 
investigators rather than merely by those using NIH funds. In the latter 
regard, note that judicial precedents and CEQ guidelines do require dis- 
cussion of "all reasonable alternative actions, particularly those that 
might . . . avoid . . . adverse environmental effects . . . including, 
where relevant, those not within the existing authority of the responsible 
agency" (38 Fed. Reg . 20550, Section 1500.8). 
I appreciate your attention to this matter. 
RNLA : j g 
cc: The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 
The Assistant Secretary for Health 
HEW Environmental Affairs Office 
U.S. Council on Environmental Quality 
.dially 
Richard N. L. Andrews 
Associate Professor 
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