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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION   1555

automobile traffic through the Park is a major problem. Under the provisions of Public Law 87-360, approved October 4, 1961, the Smithsonian Institution has requested in the 1963 Budget an appropriation for capital improvements in the amount of $950,000. The operating expenses of the National Zoological Park remain in the budget of the Government of the District of Columbia. Copies of the Master Plan for the Development of the National Zoological Park had been sent to all Regents prior to the meeting. Using two large scale maps, Mr. Bradley outlined the buildings to be rehabilitated or constructed, the various new exhibition facilities, parking areas, and the necessary changes in the routing of roads contemplated by the Master Plan. It was suggested by members of the Board that the Secretary explore the possibility that financing for the total circumferential road from Connecticut Avenue to Harvard Street, rather than a part only of the road, be included in the appropriation request. After discussion of the Master Plan in some detail and noting that the program would take a period of 10 years, on motion by Senator Saltonstall, seconded by Senator Fulbright, and carried it was

VOTED that the Master Plan for the Development of the National Zoological Park, dated September 11, 1961, be approved in principle, and that periodic reappraisals of the program be presented to the Board of Regents.

GENERAL REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

Senator Anderson as Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on this building, pointed out that his Committee feels very keenly that the delay in the completion of this building is completely out of line and that steps should be taken to avoid all future delays by a firm statement of policy on the part of the Regents. He stated that the $500-a-day penalty clause is clearly inadequate and that all penalties for delays should be claimed. He urged that there be no more changes unless Norair guarantees they will not delay completion. He considers the 148 days of so-called permissible delay to be questionable. Senator Anderson asked if the changes were the decision of the Executive Committee. The Secretary explained that he had been authorized to approve change orders by the Executive Committee and the

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