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program, why they were not informed at all before
they started the program?
Peter T. Coleman
As far as the Trust Territory Government is concerned,
they were not informed because we did not know anything
about it.
The matter was brought up only after the date
was set for the return and certain programs were to be
implemented between now and Decembe r1973. That's the
reason why we have Col. Circeo with us. He came down
to explain to us in our meeting in Majuro.
we did not know about it ourselves.
Jon Anderson
Before that
I would 7ike to ask Col. Circeo again for purposes of
Clarification, was the Environmental Impact Statement
filed on the 18th of April? Yesterday, we were shown
the work that is being done out there to prepare your
test bed. When was that work begun?
Lt. Col. Circeo
I don't know the exact date.
I'll have to ask for
opinion, but I believe that was sometine in February
or March.
Jon Anderson
So in other werd
the project was already underway and
Lt. Col. Circeo
Yes.
Peter T. Coleman
Any other questions. We appreciate very much everybodies
help. This is our last occasion to meet formally.
We'll get together socially later on.
Gideson S.
On behalf of the Eniwetokese Counsel, we would like to
express our appreciation and gratitude for everything
that has been doné for us throughout the week. We know
that your people are going to help in cleaning up the
in effect a great deal of alteration of the environment
was in progress before your Environmental Impact
Statenent was filed.
Site preparation was underway.
place and prepare for their return to their home
islands.
Thanks for making the Militobi available for
the trip to each of the islands to see what happened
to the islands and to see which are now missing.
Meeting adjourned
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