DRAFT 4 To assure to the peoples of such areas justice, peace, and tranquility, a voice in their civic affairs and government, the developmentof their economies and the protection of their civil rights, all with due regard to the established customs of such peoples. 24 Jun 48 ADMINISTRATION Congress appropriates $2.25 million to the U.S. Navy for administering Pacific island governments, including the annual appropriations for the Trust Territory (T.T.).” 29 Jun 48 ADMINISTRATION RELOCATION Admiral D. C. Ramsey, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), and his staff visit the Enewetakese at Ujelang and find the community "a happy one...well kept, and the people...healthy and industrious." , 2 Nov 48 RELOCATION After Bikini leaders select Kili Island for a settlement, the Navy moves the Bikini community of 184 people to Kili, which lacks a lagoon and protected anchorage.” Mar 49 CONTRACTOR RADIATION The Holmes and Narver (H&N) Construction Company and Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) study the feasibility of replacing radiologically contaminated top soil with uncontaminated soil at the Pacific Proving Ground (PPG) at Enewetak Atoll.” 9 Apr - 26 May 51 WEAPONTESTING In Operation Greenhouse the United States detonates four nuclear weapons at Enewetak.” 8 Jun 517 ADMINISTRATION The AEC accepts an informal arrangement under which the Secretary of the Interior would administer Enewetak and "would do everything they [presumably the Secretary of the Interior] could to maintain conditions satisfactory to the Commission’s program there." 1 Jul 51 ADMINISTRATION An executive order transfers the T.T. civil administration to the Secretary of Interior.” 12 Jul 51 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY The AEC states that an information paper is to be prepared explaining responsibilities of agencies associated with the maintenance of the Enewetak Proving Grounds, including the ownership of land andfacilities.”