-12- on Bikini Island from 1970 to 1978 resulting from the United States nuclear testing program, and (f) hardships suffered by the Bikinians as a result of being displaced in 1946 and - again in 1978, as well as their continued displacement in the foreseeable future. a Lastly, the United States government should pledge _.,toO return the people to Bikini Island if and when the island is safe for resettlement. IV. INVOLVEMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF BIKINI IN THE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM Maximum practicable participation by the Bikinians in the resettlement program, both in its planning and execution, is necessary and desirable. The people of Bikini, through the Bikini/Kili Council or other representative group selected by the Council, should be regularly consulted and informed with respect to the resettlement project. af