Island at this time would be a major change in the cleanup and rehabilitation plan. Congress also has not authorized funds, as yet, to provide for housing and commurity facilities on Engebi. Nonetheless, given the present desire of the people of Engebi, that in spite of the risk elements involved they wish to reside on Engebi Island , this Department has indicated that it would study the matterfurther with knowledge of the people's preference. This study now is underway. Irrespective of the final decision with respect to Engebi, of which we will advise you when it is made, additional funding for the Enewetak Project would appear to be necessary. Should it finally be decided that housing and community facilities should be built at this time on Engebi, funding for these facilities will be required. decision is that Engebi should remain Conversely, if the "off-limits" for residential and other purposes for another 35-50 years, it is our belief that the U.S. Government has a moral and legal obligation to provide, before termination of the trusteeship, a suitable financial arrangement that would insure the ability of the people of Engebi to build appropriate housing and com- munity facilities on Engebi at a period in the future when the BE REdvVCED Te SucH Pu: seduced radiation levels of the island will net—pose—a—rick THT APPLICABLE STAMDARIS Wer. wor BE EXCEEDED. hatrexdtothem. This matter also is under study and we will keep the Committee informed of developments.