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reprogramming of current remaining R&R road funds to accelerate the renovation of the emergency power station by one year. Completion of this project is expected in FY 1983.

In order to assure continued use of the Amado School property (about 18 miles from the summit) for administrative and support services, a plan is being developed that could permit the Institution to acquire the school building and land, as well as an adjacent 2 acres currently available. One option to be studied is the possibility of the State of Arizona donating the school property to the Smithsonian. The adjacent 2 acres which belong to a private party would have to be purchased. Appraisals have been made on both properties. In FY 1984, $40,000 is being requested to develop a master plan for the Amado base camp, with expectations of acquiring design funding for repairs and improvements in FY 1985 and construction funding of approximately $1,550,000 in FY 1986.

SAO construction and other facility requirements, including improvements at Amado, are estimated to cost up to $2,420,000 over this planning period.

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Continuing development requirements are anticipated in the coming years for implementing the Panama Canal Treaty and a land management and facilities plan for the Barro Colorado Nature Monument. Also being planned is a consolidation of research and support facilities and an upgrading of existing facilities.

The Institute's research facilities on Barro Colorado Island, as well as those at Naos Island, Galeta Point and other locations, continue to offer unique research opportunities to scientists and students throughout the world. Maintenance, repairs, and improvements are difficult and costly because of accelerated deterioration and logistical problems associated with these remote tropical locations. Preservation of these facilities requires constant support to protect and improve them for the future.

Presently, installation of a new wet laboratory and saltwater distribution system at Naos Island is in use for marine research. In addition, renovation and consolidation of other research facilities at Naos have been planned. At Barro Colorado Island, upgrading of sanitary and water facilities and renovation of almost all structures are necessary. Presently, $418,000 (some of which was reprogrammed from various STRI projects in FY 1979 and 1981, and $195,000 which was provided in FY 1980) is being used to construct a new library facility at the Tivoli site in Panama City. Additional consolidation of laboratory and administrative space at this location is desirable.

Major repairs and maintenance of the Tropical Research Institute's research and support facilities will require increased attention and funding in the years ahead, and it is estimated that about $2,930,000 will be needed over this planning period.