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differences of opinion regarding both the role of DOE and the issue itself.
The integrity of radiological safety standards, potential legal and
financial liability, the cust of continued DOE involvement in the
Marshalls, the relationship between this issue and the on-continent

"down-wind" problems--are but some of the ramifications. In the face of
these, DOE's recent advice has in general been conservative. Such
conservatism, which ultimately has its price in freedom of action and in
the people's right of self determination, deserves periodic reexamination.
The Secretary of the Interior has asked the Secretary of Energy for advice
in these matters, and has specifically asked to be informed of what

conditions, if any, should be iimposed if the people of Bikini are relocated

to Eneu Island.

The requisite inforination is available to allow the

formulation of such advice.

It is recommended that the Secretary direct

the staff to review this information and develop realistic options which
might be available to the Secretary of the Interior.

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