weeneNT AEC AEC noted that the location and removal of non-contaminated debris should not be separated from location and removal of contaminated debris, A pre-cleanup survey covering both radiological and engineering aspects would be required and tentatively was being planned for late September. AEC would fund the radiological aspects of this pre-cleanup survey, the conduct of any other radiological survey activity that might be required to understand conditions in the environment as they relate to exposures of people and develapments of standards, and the conduct of periodic follow-up radiological surveys that take place after cleanup. If later field and or laboratory work is done by AEC in support of cleanup, AEC should be reimbursed by DOD. pop DOD would be responsible for funding the engineering portions of the pre-cleanup survey and those monitoring and survey activities that are required to support cleanup operations and to insure safety of personnel involved in cleanup activities. DOD also would fund the later cleanup of beth radiological and non-radiological activities. Interior would be responsible for funding rehabilitation costs once cleanup completed. Interior For the benefit of Mr. Cardwell from OMB, Interior proposed that appropriations for both cleanup and rehabilitation be separate and not included in overall ceilings. OMB - , _. Your proposal is heard but there is no way to give you any reaction on that today. --Environmental Impact Statement EPA If DOD is going to fund the major part of the Government's efforts in returning the atoll, then DOD should be the one to prepare the environ- mental impact statement. ve This was agreed upon. Working Group Interior Suggest we set up a formal working group to serve as a focus on — various problems, Certainly should include AEC, DOD and- Interior. Sosfrase/pors!