Survival would be difficult and the redevelopment of Bikini would be a painfully slow process covering generations. It would be inconsistent with the President's goal of assisting the Bikinians to build a new and model community. 2. ‘Defer action until required funds can be programmed in fiscal year 1971 and subsequent years. This delay is not recommended because of the world attention which has focused on the United States stewardship of Bikini and because of the Trust Territory's need to resettle the Bikini peoole as soon as possible. 3. Seek a fiscal year 1969 supolemental to cover costs of redevelopment requirements which are most urgent, deferring other expenses until subsequent. years, Although return of Bikini could not be enticipated in time to be included in the regular 1969 appropriation and although the Trust Territory is well under its authorized ceiling, chances of obtaining favorable action on @ supolenental request for the redevelopment phase of the program are regarded as negligible. 4. This alternative, therefore, is not recommended. 3g Through joint consultation among interested agencies and the Bureau of the Budget esteblish a procedure whereby funds may be made available to begin cleanup in the last half of fiscal year 1969 and reconstruction in fiscal Other redevelopment expenses can be programmed in subsequent years. Alternative No. 4 is the recommended course. aa year 1970.