—S-E-6--E- 13. During the operational phase of past test operations at the Eniwetok Proving Ground in the Pacific the AEC has designated the Commander, tive. Joint Task Force SEVEN, the Senior AEC Representa-~ It is our intention to so designate the present Commander, Joint Task Force SEVEN, at the appropriate time. STAFF JUDGMENTS 14. The Divisions of Biology and Medicine and Information Services and the Office of the General Counsel concur in the recommendation of this paper. RECOMMENDATION 15. The General Manager recommends that the Atomic Energy Commission: a. Approve conducting Operation HARDTACK, a series of nuclear tests at the Eniwetok Proving Ground, commencing on or about April 15, 1958; b. Apvrove the proposed test program in Appendix "B"; d. Note that the test program as given in Appendix “ign includes 3contingent shots; prior to the firing of any of these devices the Commission will be informed of the decision to fire and the reasons for so proceeding; £f. Note that the test schedule for Operation HARDTACK will be given to the Commission as soon as it is firn, and that the Commission will be kept informed of changes to the schedule; g. Note that Department of Defense comments on and supportofthe test operation will be requested by letter to the Military Liaison Committee such as that in Appendix "D";