The topical report, which summarized the literature survey on waste and its management, was issued and approved by the Department of Energy; this completed Task 1. In consideration of favorable information received from several sources, it was previously recommended that the original high pressure gasification system be changed to a larger low pressure unit. The proposed new system required a contract modification, which, after several reports and meetings, was achieved. A new management plan reflecting the increased costs and 20-month time frame for the contract change was prepared and issued. Industrial Machine Company was approved as the subcontractor for the erection and construction of the mild gasification development unit. Several modifications were made in the system drawings. Structural steel was fabricated and erected. The foundation and concrete pad were completed as were gas and water lines to the unit. Most of the feedstocks to be tested in the mild gasification system were selected.