Washington, 1977: a Casa Branca pergunta quem coordena os relatos de UFO, e o FBI responde que não é com ele

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20330. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. 14 JAN 1977. [Handwritten: Unidentified Flying Objects.] Dear Mr. Malmfeldt: This office recently received a public inquiry regarding UFOs, referred to us from the Bureau. As the inclosed fact sheet indicates, the Air Force's "Project Blue Book" investigation of UFOs was terminated on December 17, 1969, and all related documentation was turned over to the National Archives and Records Service. The inquirer referred to us has been apprised of these events. Hopefully, the inclosed fact sheet will be of help in responding to any future inquiries on this subject. Sincerely, H. A. McCLANAHAN, Lt Col, USAF, Chief, Civil Branch, Community Relations Division, Office of Information. Attachment. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Attention: Mr. Malmfeldt, Room 7825, Washington, D. C. 20535. [Stamps and handwriting:] AWT 24; REC-26; DE-8; 62-83894-483; 22 Jan 27 1977; Ack 1/24/77 AWT:bak; Enclosure; Correspondence; American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976.

UFO FACT SHEET. On December 17, 1969 the Secretary of the Air Force announced the termination of Project Blue Book, the Air Force program for the investigation of UFOs. The decision to discontinue UFO investigations was based on an evaluation of a report prepared by the University of Colorado entitled, "Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects;" a review of the University of Colorado's report by the National Academy of Sciences; past UFO studies; and Air Force experience investigating UFO reports during the past two decades. As a result of these investigations and studies, and experience gained from investigating UFO reports since 1948, the conclusions of Project Blue Book are: (1) no UFO reported, investigated, and evaluated by the Air Force has ever given any indication of threat to our national security; (2) there has been no evidence submitted to or discovered by the Air Force that sightings categorized as "unidentified" represent technological developments or principles beyond the range of present day scientific knowledge; and (3) there has been no evidence indicating that sightings categorized as "unidentified" are extraterrestrial vehicles. With the termination of Project Blue Book, the Air Force regulation establishing and controlling the program for investigating and analyzing UFOs was rescinded. All documentation regarding the former Blue Book investigation has been permanently transferred to the Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Service, 8th and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20408, and is available for public review and analysis. Attached for your information is the Project Blue Book sighting summary for the period 1947-1969. Also included is a listing of UFO-related materials currently available. Since the termination of Project Blue Book, no evidence has been presented to indicate that further investigation of UFOs by the Air Force is warranted. In view of the considerable Air Force commitment of resources in the past, and the extreme pressure on Air Force funds at this time, there is no likelihood of renewed Air Force involvement in this area. [Stamp:] 62-83894-483, Enclosure.

There are a number of universities and professional scientific organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which have considered UFO phenomena during periodic meetings and seminars. In addition, a list of private organizations interested in aerial phenomena may be found in Gale's Encyclopedia of Associations (Edition 8, Vol I, pp. 432-3). Such timely review of the situation by private groups insures that sound evidence will not be overlooked by the scientific community. 2 Atchs: 1. Sighting Summary; 2. UFO-related Materials. 2

TOTAL UFO SIGHTINGS, 1947 - 1969. YEAR / TOTAL SIGHTINGS / UNIDENTIFIED: 1947 122 12; 1948 156 7; 1949 186 22; 1950 210 27; 1951 169 22; 1952 1,501 303; 1953 509 42; 1954 487 46; 1955 545 24; 1956 670 14; 1957 1,006 14; 1958 627 10; 1959 390 12; 1960 557 14; 1961 591 13; 1962 474 15; 1963 399 14; 1964 562 19; 1965 887 16; 1966 1,112 32; 1967 937 19; 1968 375 3; 1969 146 1. TOTAL 12,618 701. [Page] 3. [Stamp:] Enclosure, 62-83894-483.

UFO MATERIALS. Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects. Study conducted by the University of Colorado under contract F44620-76-C-0035. Three volumes, 1,465 p. 68 plates. Photoduplicated hard copies of the official report may be ordered for $6 per volume, $18 the set of three, as AD 680:975, AD 680:976, and AD 680:977, from the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22151. Review of University of Colorado Report on Unidentified Flying Objects. Review of report by a panel of the National Academy of Sciences. National Academy of Sciences, 1969, 6p. Photoduplicated hard copies may be ordered for $3 as AD 688:541 from the National Technical Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22151. [Page] 4.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. January 24, 1977. Lieutenant Colonel H. A. McClanahan, USAF, Chief, Civil Branch, Community Relations Division, Office of Information, Department of the Air Force, Washington, D. C. 20330. [Handwritten: Unidentified Flying Objects.] Dear Colonel McClanahan: Mr. Malmfeldt has brought your letter of January 14th, with enclosure, to my attention. I join him in thanking you for sending us a copy of your UFO Fact Sheet and for apprising us of the termination of your project. Sincerely yours, Donald W. Moore, Jr., Assistant Director, External Affairs Division. AWT:bak:mlc (4). [Stamps:] Mailed 10, Jan 24 1977, FBI; DE-6; REC-26; 62-83894-484; 22 Jan 27 1977.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum. TO: MR. MC DERMOTT. DATE: 6/14/77. FROM: J. COCHRAN, JR. SUBJECT: WHITE HOUSE INQUIRY RE UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO). Stanley Schneider of the Office of Science and Technology, White House, telephonically contacted me today to inquire as to the Bureau's procedure for handling information received from the public or otherwise, relating to sightings of UFOs. He advised that Jody Powell of the President's staff has raised the question as to whether or not there is any coordination within the Executive Branch relating to information concerning this subject. He stated that the U. S. Air Force had closed their investigation of these matters several years ago and currently does nothing but refer such information to appropriate local authorities. I advised him that as far as the FBI is concerned there appears to be no conceivable jurisdiction for us to conduct any inquiries upon receipt of information relating to a UFO sighting and, in the absence of some investigative jurisdiction based upon the information furnished, that information would be referred to the Department of the Air Force without any action being taken by the Bureau. He thanked me for the information and stated that if any further contact was necessary he would call back. ACTION: None. For information. 1 - Mr. Adams; 1 - Each Assistant Director; 1 - Mr. Boynton. JC:jo* (16). [Handwritten: Flying Saucers.] [Stamps:] REC-64; M-36; DE-59; 62-83894-486; 3 Jul 8 1977; 7 Jul 22 1977.

1 - Mr. Cochran. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. June 15, 1977. [Handwritten: Unidentified Flying Objects.] Mr. Stanley Schneider, Assistant to the Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D. C. 20500. Dear Mr. Schneider: Pursuant to our conversation today, there is enclosed a copy of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin for the month of February, 1975. Beginning on page 16 there is an article covering the handling of UFO sightings which may be of interest to you in connection with your current inquiry. If there is any way we may be of additional service to you, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely yours, Jay Cochran, Jr., Assistant Director FBI, Technical Services Division. Enclosure. NOTE: Schneider originally called 6/14/77, see memo that date captioned White House Inquiry re UFO as to Bureau procedures for handling information received re UFO. He was advised in absence of jurisdiction no inquiries are conducted and information furnished to U. S. Air Force. JC:bms (3). [Stamps:] Mailed 3, Sealed, Jun 15 1977, FBI; ST-108; REC-36; 62-83894-485; 9 Jun 17 1977; 56 Jul [date partly illegible] 1977.