.as the Department of Defense Project Manager tor matccia cunresnne o -, proposed cleanup of Enewetak Atoll. Based on an engineering survey bythe Departnent of Defense (DOD) and a radiological survey by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) (now the Energy Research and Development Administration), a proposed scheme was developed to clean up the atoll in accordance with guidelines for radiological © cleanup recommended by the ARC. issued on 15 April 1975. The Environmental Impact Statement was The DOD FY 1976 Military Construction request asks for initial authorization and funding for the cleanup project, and indicates follow-on requests for FY 1977 and FY 1978 are programmed. It is the intent of the DNA and ERDA that the cleanup of Enewetak will remove and will dispose of the radiological hazard so that a safe reScttlement of the people can. be accomplished. It is not possible to reduce the radioactive contamination to pre-test levels. It is possible and feasible, however, to rehabilitate the atoll ina manner that will assure the safety of the returning people by employing certain minimal and acceptable restrictions on land use and locally grown foods, and by BEST COPYAVAILABLE -