The Air Force is requested to develop a mutually acceptable plan to reimburse the Defense Nuclear Agency for the Eniwetok holding costs, except for military personnel, for the second half of FY 1974 and to transfer appropriate civilian manpower resources. Air Force should continue to fund for any Air Force military personnel through FY 1974. - As recommended in the Defense Nuclear Agency letter of 8 August 1973, DNA is authorized to continue to develop and refine costs to cover the cleanup phase should it be required in the FY 1975 Budget. Guidance concerning funding responsibilities is expected from the Office of Management and Budget in the near future. ~ In order to avoid future misconceptions, formalize an understanding with the Atomic Energy Commission of the role that Agency will perform in the cleanup operations. we oy (Signed)! ASD(I&L) ATSD (AE) DDPA&E Dir, Joint Staff - ASD (C) “ cc: Robert C. Bill Assistant Secretaryof Defense International Security Affairs