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Maryland; the preservative, storage, and air and spacecraft display facilities at Suitland, Maryland; centers for biological research, conservation, and education in Panama and on the Chesapeake Bay, near Annapolis, Maryland; an oceanographic research station at Fort Pierce, Florida; a center for astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Whipple Observatory on Mt Hopkins, near Tucson, Arizona; and a number of administrative, storage, reference, distribution, and other supportive facilities primarily in leased space. 

The FY 1983 R&R appropriation request of $8,450,000 reflects the Institution's commitment to acquiring and sustaining a level of funding consistent with the size, diversity, and age of Smithsonian facilities and known work requirements. The following major projects are planned for FY 1983: continuation of roof and facade repairs at the Arts and Industries Building ($2,000,000); continuation of facade repairs at the Renwick Gallery ($1,000,000); continued implementation of the fire protection master plans for the Natural History Building ($350,000) and the American History Building ($350,000); continued removal of asbestos insulation located in several Smithsonian buildings ($350,000); the second phase of renovating the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the Freer Gallery ($500,000); continued design and construction on HVAC and energy conservation projects for the American Art/Portrait Gallery Building ($700,000), the Arts and Industries Building ($200,000), the American History Building ($375,000), and the Natural History Building ($350,000); and continued safety improvements such as the installation of an emergency generator at the Whipple Observatory ($175,000). 

[[underline]] General Repairs and Improvements [[/underline]]. Funds requested in this category support projects that do not lend themselves to discrete categorization, as well as minor emergency repairs, such as equipment failures or structural defects that cannot be anticipated and that arise from heavy use, extreme weather conditions, or other circumstances. Examples of projects in this category are interior repairs to floors, ceilings, partitions, doors and building hardware; space renovations which would create additional or more effective space for program activities; renovations of exhibition and other public space; repairs to roads and walkways; elevator and escalator repairs; and lighting improvements. A total requirement of approximately $6,108,000 is anticipated for this planning period. 

[[underline]] Facade, Roof and Terrace Repairs [[/underline]]. Maintaining the integrity of the exteriors of all Smithsonian buildings is critical to preventing major structural damage and deterioration due to age and weathering, and to ensuring a safe environment for visitors, staff, and collections. Energy conservation also demands water-and weathertight exteriors. Work in this category includes a variety of the major projects, such as roof replacement, repointing and recaulking facades, exterior painting, and window repairs. Requirements that fall under this category of repairs have become