re ww R. E. Hollingsworth -2- MAY 1 4 1973 - In accordance with usual functions, the Division of Operational Safety is undertaking the development of recommendations described above in conjunction with the Divisions of Biomedical and Environmental Research, Environmental Affairs, Military Application, and Waste Management and Transportation. Field office, laboratory, and contractor assistance will be utilized. Federal health and environmental agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, will be consulted. Judgements and recommendations will be limited primarily to radiological considerations and will include: 1. the feasibility of making the Eniwetok Atoll radiation environment safe for return of the native population, including areas immediately adjacent to islands that could be used for food production; 2. cleanup and disposal actions, including specific numerical guidance; 3. specific recommendations on agricultural rehabilitation, land and land use, use of local foods, other dietary considerations, and housing construction, as these will modify the radiological situaticn and contribute to as low as practicable exposures; and 4. followup requirements and plans. These recommendations will be transmitted to the DOD and DOI. The Atomic Energy Commission plans to assess the radiological situation of the atoll during and following DOD and DOI cleanup and rehabilitation. The Department of Defense is responsible for conducting and for funding cleanup operations but has no funds budgeted for this purpose in fiscal year 1974, It is to be noted that the DOD proposes to conduct the Pacific Cratering Experiments (PACE) prior to cleanup. Recommendations for radiological aspects of cleanup and rehabilitation of Eniwetok Atoll are to be developed by November 1, 1973. Upon Commission approval, these recommendations will be transmitted to DOD and DOI. The Division of Military Application will prepare a letter to DOD and DOI informing them of steps AEC plans to follow in developing its recommenda tions. The Divisions of Biomedical and Environmental Research, Environ-