Unnumbered comments: Your final paragraph succinctly identifies problems that arise in compliance with NEPA. These are problems that pertain not just to this situation but in a general way to every operational situation. Agencies are supposed to write environmental statements somehow before they decide what to do or how to do it. We appreciate that for the Eniwetok cleanup there is only so much that can be said at this early date. However, it should be pointed out that the AEC does have a lot of information on the long-term radiological health consequences of exposure to radioactivity in the environment. While a full evaluation of the Eniwetok situation must await the survey study report, much that will go into a meaningful evaluation can certainly be prepared now.’ In responding to DNA we intend to caution against publishing a draft environmental statement before there is time for AEC and other involved agencies to pre-review the proposed rehabilitation and cleanup plan in the light of good radiological data. The implications of review actions by about June 1 and September 1 will be stressed. The DOD needs help in this matter and the AEC is best qualified to render that aid in certain areas. We would like to get on with preparing as much of the needed material as is feasible at this time. Roan o uy i et ot oy 4 4