Ruth Van Cleve (DOT) The August trip to Micronesia and the DOI discussions with the It was a "first" in many people were extremely important. the party included Under Secretary Joseph respects, e.g., They heard the full catalog of 30 years of complaints (DOI). These commitments and as a result made many commitments. have led to new homes, school, and community facilities on Kili Island with plans to build a dock in early 1979. List of Commitments referenced in I. above). Adrian Winkel (See (TTPT) The meetings with the Bikinians prior to the move were difficult but laid the groundwork for the successful move in late August. High credit was given to the DOI/%TPI public relations staff for ending with a positive press and media reporting stance. Over +O news and TV representatives including many foreipgn countries covered the Bikini move. $1.2 million has been spent on the rehabilitation program for the Bikinians so far at Kili Island. The Kili Council (Resident Bikinians) gave their return location preference as (1) Bikini or Eneu and (2) Hawaiian Islands (National Park land on the Island of Hawaii). Ruth Van Cleve (DOT) The return of the Bikinians to Fneu still remains a question to be resolved when additional data becomes available from DOE. A location in Hawaii is a potential solution. Ambassador Rosenblatt Status of Micronesian Negotiations: The negotiations began in 1969 and fell flat in 1976 wntil the Carter Administration reviewed the activity. President Carter wants to terminate the negotiations by January 1981 prior to the termination of the Trust Agreement. Presently, we have three separate governmental bodies to deal with: (1) Palau, (2) Yap, Truk, Ponape and Saipan, and (3) the Marshall Islands. As these negotiations are progressing, the U. will establish three bilateral arrange- ments and end up with an association with three constitu- tional governments. Hopefully, all will be defined by the 9009383 ot same term "free association" which is unique but recognized