DIR Dr. James L. Liverman The nature of the guidelines established by the AEC (ERDA) Task Group for the cleanup and rehabilitation of Enewetak Atoll is such that it would appear only proper that ERDA issue a formal statement when the cleanup standards established have been achieved. For ERDA to renounce responsibility to provide such a statement now could have the effect of committing the Department of Defense to an open-ended obligation. Such a commitment was never contemplated by DNA nor the DoD and I am unable to accept it now. In order that we may continue toward the early initiation of this project based on a sound radiological plan for the cleanup, I te urge that ERDA/NVO representatives be directed to include a provision in the plan that ERDA will give a formal clearance on an island-byisland basis when radiological cleanup meeting the guidelines establjished by the ERDA in its Task Group Report has been accomplished. Sincerely, 2 Enclosures ' 4 me ll oe be wt ee ee cn Ae atl ae tk i ie hee, as stated WARREN D, JOHNSON Lieutenant General, USAF Director