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January 30, 1980 Messrs. Thoras F. Ahrensfeld ~x ~. Crohn, Jr. Arnold Henson Ernest Pepples f~hur J. Stevens I wrote you on October 24, 1979, with regard to Dr. . ~ Domingo Aviado. I sought authority in that letter, which is enclosed, to set up an arrangement with Dr. Aviado at an annual cost of approximately $100,000, with an intent that the arrange- ment should continue for at least three years. Agreement in principle to such an undertaking was given and this letter will further define the terms of a proposed grant. Dr. Aviado rellnquished his duties at Allied Cherlcal as of December 3, 1979. In order to preserve certain benefits, he will be "on leave of absence" until July 31, 1982, but is free to undertake employment elsewhere. Dr. Avlado plans to form Atmospheric ~ealth Sciences, Inc., a consulting organization. I propose that a grant in the amount of $75,000, together with $5,000 for expenses, be made to the company. Dr. Aviado would devote approxi~mtely 1500 hours to the review of smoking and health literature; preparation of recommendations re projects; review, including site visits, if necessary, of research projects in progress; and the like. It is possible that Dr. Avlado would engage in certain research with other investigators. This would be a no strings attached grant and Dr. Aviadowould be free to publish. We would anticipate a brief report toward the end of this year concerning the project. Provided that the project is progressing satisfactorily, I

anticipate recommending a renewal for a second year and, there- after, with the same proviso, for a third year. Please let z~ hear from you with regard to this recom- nended grant of $75,000 and expense allotment of $5,000. Sincerely, T~S/rf Enclosure cc: Joseph H. Greet Alexander lloltzman Janet Brown Edwin J. Jacob WilliamW. Shinn