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Phase I of this six-phase program was completed in FY 1978 and FY 1979 with approximately $548,000 of nonappropriated funding, and provides 5,000 square feet for chemical laboratory needs. Phase II construction, a maintenance and shop building, has been completed using $150,000 of appropriated funds provided in FY 1979 and $124,000 in FY 1980. Phase III, the final phase planned at this time, includes about 15,000 square feet of sophisticated laboratory and other administrative facilities. The Smithsonian plans to seek construction authorization for this project, and will request appropriations in FY 1986 for design and construction ($5,000,000). In FY 1984, $130,000 is projected for preparation of a Site Development Master Plan. It is anticipated that this plan will identify short-range needs to accommodate CBCES growth and will include a permanent solution to the existing sewer system problems. In addition, up to $1,015,000 of R&R funding will be required over the next five years for minor repairs and improvements to buildings and roads.

At the Bay Center's Poplar Island field station, efforts have made to provide for low-cost shoreline erosion control, but it now appears unlikely that large-scale efforts at controlling erosion will be economically feasible.

[[underline]] Anacostia Neighborhood Museum [[/underline]]

A study and review during FY 1981-82 resulted in a redefined program for the Anacostia Museum and the need for improved Museum facilities. Presently, the Museum's administrative staff and exhibition space are located in a leased building that is in disrepair and unsuitable for long-term occupancy. It is anticipated that a second, small building could be constructed on federal land in Anacostia adjacent to the present Exhibits Lab building at Fort Stanton Park. An amount of $450,000 is being requested in FY 1984 for this purpose. Planning for a new and modern museum building of about 30,000 square feet will be started during this planning period. At this time, this project is tentatively scheduled for FY 1988 at an estimated cost of $5,000,000.

[[underline]] Astrophysical Observatory (Whipple Observatory [[/underline]]

Further development of facilities at the Whipple Observatory near Tucson, Arizona, is required to support expanded research activities associated with the installation of the Multiple Mirror Telescope. Conversion of the single-lane unpaved access road into a safe, insloped, all-weather road is well under way and will be completed during FY 1983. The only road areas to be paved are those portions abutting observational facilities in order to minimize the amount of dust raised by vehicular traffic. Because of the favorable construction market in the southwest, the insloped road will be completed under budget. This will enable