al
solved, and thinking as to the need for travel,
o
)
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w
Flizeos
iimmuniteation with the outside world, may well have changed.
Tne scencomizc
tio
fertives
2ustims
cf che
well-being of the people is also an important
rrogram.
‘what
and tulcur2l values,
steps,
consistent-with Bikinian
can be taken to enable the people
of Sininit tc be self-sufficient and maintain themselves at an
a2tertatia
standard of living?
Tne interrelated character of these environmental decisions
ard a2cions must
also receive special attention.
For example,
if? stil is reclacted with uncontaminated soil, what effect will this
nacv2 upon the groundwater lens?
Fundamental decisions, like the
nmamber ans xinds c2 trees planted on the atoll, will have a
qrivical eifeczy upon the economic well-being of the people.
ne fact that twhe orogram is aimed at affecting beneficially,
vacner than
detrimentally,
every aspect of the terrestrial,
atmostheri:
ani humen environment of Bikini in no way reduces the
acciiseptiity of NSPA to the project.
tive tems.
marine,
NEPA is couched in affirmative
It is intended to "encourage productive
and enioyatle narmony setween and his environment" and "stimulate
fare of man."
42 U.S.C. § 4321.
Lares a federal governmental policy to "use all
and measures, including financial and technical
2ssisvance,
g2n2rzl
mar
in 2 manner calculated to foster and promote the
waltars,
to ereate and maintain conditions under which
ana matura axisc
Ziintmi2
in productive harmony,
ani 7tcner rectutirements of present
mericiings.’
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Throughout,
and fulfill the social,
future generations
of
NEPA emphasizes the
22lairemant wnat fzisral agencies nov merely avoid adverse effects
Dal wnat cher are affirmatively to "improve" Federal programs, Id.,
ge
o7zilts,
healthful and productive surrsundings, Id.,
-221'3°'2), “antetn" beneficial uses, Id., § 4331(0)(3), "achieve"
resiarie use wniin will permit 2a nigh standard of living, Iqd.,
\e
3 4331 f=
s
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