ett eV Medcette MOA MB REERR OF EEE ES ENE EC ‘, if UNCEASSIFIED ps — x ; ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION WASHINGTON 25, D.C. Morch 1, 1954 Dear Mr. Jackson: in order to be prepared for public reporting on the forthcoming tests at the Pacific Proving Ground after the conclusion of the series — should such reporting be deened in the national interest -- the Comis- sion and the Departuent of Defense have provided for compilation of textual and pictorial reporting materials, The ultinate decisions on whether to use these materials, how to adapt then, and what tining to follow in issuance, if it should be found desirable, should of course be nade in the light of the judgients that can be assenbled by the Operations Coordinating Board, It occurs to me that you nay wish to designate a working group to explore the matter when the reporting materials are available and provide staff analysis to the Board for its use in dealing with the questions that will arise. We would be glad to nake available staff assistance and meuber= ship for such 4 group, The members of the group shouid be "Q" cleared for access to Restricted Data, The designations might well be made in the near future, should you find this suggestion useful. Sincerely yours, /3/ Lewis L. Strauss Lewis L, Strauss Chairnan Mr. C. D. Jackson Special Assistant to the President The White House Reproduction authorized by Mr. horse Senbsru AEC, DECLASSIFIED Auth: 5 Spoper L6I-/ By Yoo NLE oalllt0lt reeeb eoee ie - 410849