LETTER TO JOEL W. SOLOMON FROM STANSFIELD TURNER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80M00165A001900080022-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 24, 2004
• Sequence Number: 22
• Publication Date: June 22, 1977
• Content Type: LETTER

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Honorable Joel W. Solomon
Administrator
General Services Administration
Washington, D.C. 20405
Dear #r. Solomon:
2 2 JUN 1977
The challenge of energy conservation as described by the
President is a concern of all, individually and institution-
ally. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has and will
continue to cooperate with the General Services AcLYai?cistration
(GSA) in your operation of Agency buildings in compliance with
energy conservation guidelines.
This Agency has taken the initiative and has funded engi-
neering studies in several areas which we believe will have
impact in reducing energy consumption. These supplementary
energy conservation efforts, presently under contract, include
a major heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system mod-
ification study and a solid waste energy recovery study. Both
contracts have energy efficiency as a primary goal.
Additionally, at the start of both the heating and cooling
seasons, all Agency personnel are reminded of energy guidelines
and their individual responsiblities with respect to energy
conservation. As an example, a copy of an Agency notice circu-
lated for the 1977 cooling season is enclosed.
You may be assured of our continued cooperation in mutual
efforts to meet national energy conservation goals.
Yours,
Enclosure
Distribution:
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1$/ Stansfieid Turner
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HEADQUARTERS NOTICE
ENERGY CONSERVATION
1. At the direction of the President, the Administrator
of General Services has issued instructions to the managers
of all Government-occupied buildings to reduce energy con-
sumption.,
2. The portions of these instructions that are of
primary interest to Agency employees are as follows:
a. "During the seasonably hot months, air cooling
systems shall be held at not lower than 78? - 80?F
during working hours.
,b. "Humidity controls shall not be provided for
general office use.
c. "The operation of portable cooling devices and
fans in Government-owned or -leased space is prohibited.
d. "Exceptions may be necessary for the protection
and operation of certain specialized equipment; . .
Such exceptions may be granted only after consultation
with appropriate technical personnel of the agency
requesting the exception and the presentation of neces-
sary supporting evidence. Exceptions will be granted
by the official responsible for the operation and main-
tenance of the facility. . .
3. In accordance with the above directives, the General
Services Administration (GSA) will maintain the temperatures
in all Headquarters Building office areas between 78? - 80?F
during the summer months. Throughout the years certain areas
in the Headquarters Building have been chronically uncomfort-
able during peak summer and winter periods. This has been
the result of the many changes in the number and location of
personnel and equipment within the building since its original
design which has caused the building heating, ventilating and
air-conditioning systems to become unbalanced. Long-term
corrective actions for the building systems are planned by the
Agency through GSA. Although some of the corrections have
already been accomplished, the remaining work will take several
years to complete. In the interim the Agency, in cooperation
with GSA, will take all possible remedial steps to maintain
office temperatures in these areas between 78? - 80?F.
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4. Due to the lack of humidity control in the Headquarters
Building, humidity levels within office areas may become high
for certain periods of time during the summer months causing an
additional amount of discomfort. The present Government guide-
lines on work dismissal due to high temperature/humidity levels
are as follows: temperature 95, humidity 55; temperature 96,
humidity 52, temperature 97, humidity 49; temperature 98,
humidity 45; temperature 99, humidity 42; and temperature 100,
humidity 38.
5. In addition, in order to reduce energy consumption,
all Agency personnel are requested to participate this summer
by limiting and reducing demands for energy resources in their
work areas. Such relatively simple steps include closing
blinds to keep the heat of the sun out, turning off lights
where there is adequate natural light and in unoccupied areas,
and turning off electrical equipment when not in use. Also,
due to the higher temperature and humidity levels which will
be experienced, more comfortable and loose fitting clothing
may be worn as appropriate.
6. Your response to past energy conservation challenges
has been excellent, and we feel confident that our great spirit
of cooperation will serve us all well during the period of
air-conditioning conservation this summer.
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May 31, 1977
Honorable Stansfield Turner
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC 20505
Dear Admiral Turner:
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We who are new to the Federal Government are faced with many new,
varied, and complex operations. I would like to take this opportunity
to express my intention to work very closely with you in accomplishing
our new responsibilities.
A program of great importance for which the General Services Administration
has responsibility is energy conservation in our Federal buildings. This
responsibility is directly related to one of the most pressing issues
the President must deal with, and that is the national energy problem.
In outlining the 10 fundamental principles of his National Energy Policy,
the President stated, "The cornerstone of our policy is to reduce demand
through conservation."
This summer, we will be operating our Federal buildings in accordance
with the established energy conservation guidelines outlined in Federal
Management Circular (FMC) 74-1 and Federal Property Management Regulation
(FPMR) 101-20.116. The temperature range of 78? F to 800 F must be enforced
if we are to meet the President's goal. Lower temperatures will prevail
only when they can be achieved without air-conditioning or where required
for essential special purpose activities that must be maintained at
special temperature and/or humidity levels.
By working together, energy conservation can become a reality! I am
asking your assistance. in instilling in your employees the need for and
importance of this program. Their help and cooperation are needed. In
this regard, it might be useful to encourage a more comfortable dress
code for your employees. We need the understanding and acceptance of
all employees to continue and to increase our energy conservation
efforts.
Should you have a particular or critical problem concerning the energy
guidelines, please feel free to have your staff contact Mr. William R.
Campbell, Jr., Assistant Commissioner for Buildings Management, telephone
number 566-0971, who will be pleased to be of whatever assistance is
possible within our established energy conservation guidelines.
rl crely
. Solomon
fdministrator ,
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Remarks: -
Please prepare tesponse of DCI signature
via DDCI. Suppleme t~ if n cessary, with comme
on steps we taking to comply, including any new
initiatives so DCI may have overview for possible
use at Cabinet meetings or other
EXECUTIVE por-raTury
7Jtnne77
Date
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