“yh I predict that the "temporary" settlement on Japtan, at present a very pleasant island with good facilities, will become a permanent settlement. If the amount of radioactivity on Enjebi whould prevent habitation at this time, and for a significant period of time in the future, the estab- lishment of a settlement there of course will not be possible. The snjebi People may decide to live on Enewetak Isiand, this is most probable, because of the excellent facilities there, or on another island in the northern sector of the atoll within their traditional sphere. It should be noted that this sector has suffered the most damage from the nucléer weapons testing program. It should be noted that the Enewetak Atoll People have Lived together in one settlement on one island on Ujilang Atoll as a matter of expediency. for over a quarter of a century. A boundary was set through the middle of the main island with half of the island and half of the satellite islands allocated to each group. (See Map Number 4). The community buildings: church,school, dispensary, meeting Qcouncil) house, and warehouses are located on the common area near the dividing line. This arrangement has apparently wrked out very well. The definitive answer to the question of settlement pattern upon return to Enewetak, if any obstacles to the present planning occur, must of course come from the people themselves, Pattern of Exploitation of the Natunal Resources Economic Potential ncothecoconustrees and other food bearing trees and plants have been almost completely destroyed on Enewetak Atoll. Most of the islands have become overgrown with vegetation, and are littered with debris which must be removed before replanting can begin. This will be a formidable task which will cxtend over 2fe bong poriol of ae. ti.:. mt The swewetak leaders neva suressec their desire to be involves in vnis work, and indeed taney should be. snis will provide a cash