Number of Non-AR scientists included above....... 335

Number of AR Scientists included above:

AR Senior Scientists (GS-11 and above)......... 2,191

AR Junior Scientists (Below GS-11)...

Total.

235

2,761

LABORATORY SPACE

Mr. WHITTEN. What laboratory space have you acquired during the past 12 months, and how is that space used?

Dr. BERTRAND. We will provide for the record a list of the laboratory space which was acquired during the past year and how it was used.

Mr. WHITTEN. Have you released any laboratory space during the past 12 months, and if so, how was that space used?

Dr. BERTRAND. No, sir, we have not released any laboratory space in the last year.

FERTILIZER RESEARCH

Mr. WHITTEN. Would you also provide for the record an update of your research program in fertilizer research and development and tell us how that relates to the work of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which is the lead agency in fertilizer research?

Dr. BERTRAND. The responsibility for fertilizer development and testing, including chemical formulation and the development of processes that might be used industrially for the manufacture of fertilizer materials, was transferred to the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1966. Since that time, SEA-AR has not engaged in this activity. However, we do maintain liaison and work closely with the Tennessee Valley Authority on research on fertilizer use efficiency.

The Science and Education Administration, Agricultural Research does maintain an active research program to develop improved methods for assessing and predicting the fertilizer needs of crops for maximum long-term production without environmental damage. Research is also being conducted to develop improved crop management practices for more efficient use of fertilizer, energy, and water resources; and to develop improved ways to manage fertilizers and naturally occurring nutrients for high yield and nutritional quality of crops.

AIRCRAFT

Mr. WHITTEN. Would you please update the record on aircraft owned by Agricultural Research and show where the aircraft are located, the type of aircraft, how the aircraft was acquired, and how the aircraft is used? Also include how many hours you have actually used each aircraft during fiscal year 1980.

[The information follows:]

PORK HANDBOOK NO. 8

Mr. WHITTEN. Would you please discuss with the Committee how you used the funds that were provided for the updating of Pork Handbook No. 8, and what your plans are for fiscal years 1981 and 1982?

Dr. BERTRAND. The analytical portion of the research project on fresh pork was completed in September 1980. This included investigation of the effects of retail marketing and the changes in composition due to cooking. Data on physical quality characteristics of carcasses and on the yield of edible portions from various cuts were recorded. The macro-nutrients, 7 of the B vitamins, 8 inorganic elements, 14 fatty acids, and cholesterol were chemically determined in over 250 nationally representative samples of pork. The preliminary statistical evaluations of these data were completed in February, 1981. The final evaluation of these data will be completed and the results released for publication by early fiscal year 1982. Plans have begun for the cured pork study. The analytical portion of this study will begin in mid-1981. It is anticipated that this project will be completed by the end of fiscal year 1982.

ENERGY RETROFIT

Mr. WHITTEN. You are requesting $3.5 million for retrofitting of existing AR facilities. Would you please describe exactly how you plan to use these funds?

Dr. BERTRAND. The $3.5 million requested in fiscal year 1982 would be used for the following program elements: for Design Services, to complete approximately 42 percent of the total energy surveys-$1,000,000; and for Purchase of Equipment and Construction, to complete approximately 14 percent of the design services completed through fiscal year 1981-$2,500,000. Design Services provides engineering designs to implement the findings of energy surveys. Energy surveys, the foundation of energy management, provide conclusions as to cost-savings obtainable by modifying particular elements of building structure, fixtures, operating procedures, or maintenance.

The program is in the third year of a 6-year energy retrofit plan. Through fiscal year 1982, an estimated 10 percent-700,000 square feet of the retrofittable space will have been completed. Still remaining is approximately 7 million square feet to be subject to the retrofit program.

Specific areas to be involved under this program in fiscal year 1982 are: replacement of energy inefficient and deteriorated windows and doors frames and sashes; replacement of inefficient lighting and electrical systems; installation of energy management systems; modification and alteration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and associated controls; upgrading central boiler systems and replacing deteriorating steam lines, coils and plumbing; heat recovery from exhaust systems; installation of ceiling insulation and ceiling ventilation fans; and installation curtains and blankets for heat retention in greenhouses.