Roger -Ray I think that clearly suggests that NO, they will not effect the return of the island to the people or the clean up program. Col. Earl Udick Basically, it goes down to this. When you first turn it off and the direction to do comes down to SAMTEC, through Air Force channels, then its all over with. Presently, we have the responsibility for supporting ~this operation. I am not trying to evade you but I am trying to put in proper ljght. Ted Mitchell Are you aware of any other projects that are some place in the planning stage that would involve the use of Eniwetok. Col. Earl Udick ‘fed Mitchell I guess that's the way to answer this one in an informal way. SAMTEC has no mission here. I directed this question to you because of my ignorance. I don't know to whom else it should be directed. If somebody else in this room can answer the question, I would appreciate their assistance. Roger Ray I would like to take a try at it. AEC has no mission here either. I think I am conversant with the way things are done here. With all due respect to the Col., I would like to say that he is no better position to answer that question than the cook downstairs is able to tell you how many meals he is going to serve tonight. He will serve all those people who will show up. Ted Mitchell I am sorry if I put you on the spot. Col. Earl Udick When I spoke to the General before I left, he said “all you can do is to go and assist in anyway that is possible."" We appreciate this opportunity to make it very clear, and we go to Mr. Coleman's first remarks, that this communication and inter-agency cooperation is going to be extremely critical. - — Roger Ra) Well, I think that you have been asking a question that we have been asking ourselves. As I have mentioned earlier, myself and others have concluded on this visit that the very first order of business to fill the gap that you have mentioned. There is not anyone in this room or probably one single person who can answer this question. We believe that there needs to be at the agency level, a coordinating group which will have the information and the authority to say YEA or NAY about any proposed new experiments or activities. I personally believe I am -l]7- 9002552