in International Law. The "Free Association" term is not a well defined arrangement (it will mean whatever the final agreement says it means) but will be worked out between the separate governments of the Micronesia and the U.S. At this time, the U.S. interprets this to mean that the Micronesian people will have complete responsibility and control of their national affairs except for defense and security which is deemed to mean defense and security against foreign threat in the military sense only. The Micronesian governments will not be "Sovereign" governments as recognized by International Law. The Marshall Islands Political Status Commission, the recognized political voice for the Marshall Islands, has raised the nuclear issue. Assurances were given at the recent negotiations meeting that the U.S. will recognize its responsibilities in this area. The next round of meetings Vi. is scheduled in January 1979. Status of Enewetak Cleanup and Rehabilitation Program: A. Cleanup Status - Admiral Monroe, DNA We are presently at the midpoint of the 3-year program which will be completed in April 1980. The total com- plement of personnel working in Enewetak is 950. There are three main efforts: 1. Removal of Uncontaminated Debris This debris consists primarily of WW II ordinance, vehicle and shipwrecks. This effort is ahead of schedule with 35 of the 40 islands now completed. 2. Removal of Contaminated Pebris This debris consists of equipment, installations, and materials remaining from the U.S. Nuclear Test Program. This effort is ahead of schedule with 35 of the 4O islands completed. 3. Removal of Contaminated Soil This effort is behind schedule for the following reasons: