LEASE AGREEMENT

This Agreement made as of this

day of

, 1968, by and between the Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands, hereinafter called the Government represented by
» Contracting Officer for the
High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
and

hereinafter called Owners,

WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the United States Government was previously granted the
right to use land on the island of Rongelap for use of the Atomic Energy
Commission medical survey team; and
WHEREAS, the United States Government desires to retain for its
future use a parcel located in the village in the center of the island
and on which certain improvements belonging to the United States
Government have been constructed;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants and agreement herein contained, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1.

Owners hereby grant to the Government the right to use and

occupy and to sublet the following described premises for a period of
twenty-five (25) years commencing as of July 1, 1967, to wit:

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That parcel of land situate in the main village of

Rongelap Island, Trust Territory of the Pacific

Islands on which is located the improvements constructed by the United States Government, including

two trailers, together with a sufficient area of land
surrounding such parcel to permit its use for United
States Government purposes.

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