The action is taken through an amendment of an Atomic
Energy Commission regulation issued April 11, 1958, which prohibits such persons from entering around the Eniwetok Proving
Ground.
The amendment is effective from July 25,
1958,
until
the disestablishment of the Johnston Island danger area.
As
amended, the regulation prohibits entry, attempted entry or
conspiracy to enter the Johnston Island danger area.
The amendment to Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part ll2 was filed today with the Federal Register.
A copy is
attached.
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