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Eniwetok Proving Ground need no lenger be maintained because of the low
probability that atecoapherie testing will occur in the future.
The Atomics Energy Commiscion and the Department of Defeuse have also
agreed that the Eniwetek Proving Ground need no longer be retained by
the Commission ae a melear weapon teat facility. However, the
Department of Defense has indicated a contiming requirement for the
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Enivetok Proving Ground es on addition to the Pasifie Missile Range.
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ment to transfer thé eustody of the Bniwetok Proving Ground from the
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