al solved, and thinking as to the need for travel, o ) ‘ 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.’ Ia, 7 -7?l1fa)}. 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 ‘