a new administration would be coming in and this aspect also must be considered. The preliminary report to Congress would Signal that something more definitive would be submitted at a later date. She stated that as soon as OMB clearance could be obtained on any proposed preliminary report that would go to Congress, copies would be provided to participants. She reminded representatives that DOI is not the controlling factor in releasing this type of report. Mr. Mitchell (Enewetak) in closing, brought up the matter of "other affected atolls" again and wondered why DOI had not moved as yet on setting up a method of criteria. Meeting closed at approximately 1:15 p.m. with reminder that DOI would receive written comments up to close of business on Wednesday, December 17, 1980. -12-