Island at this time would be a major change in the cleanup and rehabilitation plan. funds, as yet, Congress also has not authorized to provide for housing and community facilities on Engebi. Nonetheless, given the present desire of the people of Engebi, that in spite of the risk elements involved they wish to rezide on Engebi Island , this Department has indicated that it would study the matter further with knowledge of the people's preference. This study now is underway. Irrespective cf the final decision with respect to Engebi, of which we will advise you when it is made, additional for the Enewetak Project would appear funding to be necessary, Should it finally be decided that housing and community facilities should be built at this time on Engebi, for these facilities will be reaquired. Gecision is that Engebi should remain Conversely, "off-limits" funding if the for residential and other purposes for another 35-50 years, is our belief that the U.S. Government has a moral it and legal obligation to provide, before termination of the trusteeship, a suitable financial arrangement that would insure the ability of the people of Engebi to build appropriate housing and community facilities on Engebi at a period in the future when the BE REDYCED Te SucH P LeveL reduced radiation levels of the island will net—pose—arick THAT RppLICABLE STAKMDBRIS Wevkd wer BE EXCEEDED. beatexdtothem. This matter also is under study and we will keep the Committee informed of developments.