The Commissioners discussed the varied public reaction which
might arise in the absence of a public announcement of the exercise.
They agreed caution should be used to prevent any suggestion of a
nuclear weapons test,
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The Chairman said it should be made abundantly clear the
operations are being conducted by the Air Force and do not involve
the AEC,
Following further discuseion the Commission:
Approved the use of Exiwetok Proving Ground as a
target area for a proposed SAC exercise only if the following
conditions are met:
(a} AEC contractor personnel must be evacuated
by the Air Force or provided adequate shelter as
protection against low altitude burst;
(b) The DOD must assume full responsibility for
possible damage to AEC facilities at Eniwetok;
{c) The proposed exercise is announced by the DOD
as an Air Force Project not involving the AEC,
Harold D, Anaraosa
Acting Secretary
Approved by the Commission: Meeting i629, June 15, 1960
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