ATTACHMENT U. S, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION TITLE 10 - ATOMIC ENERGY CHAPTER 1 - ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION PART 112 - HARDTACK NUCLEAR TEST SERIES, 1958 On June 26, 1958, the Atomic Energy Commission lssued public notice of the danger area to be established July 25, 1958, in connection with the forthcoming phase of the HARDTACK nuclear test series to be conducted in the area surrounding Johnston Island. The efficient and early completion of this test series, the initial phase of which is currently in progress at the Eniwetok Proving Ground in the Marshall Islands, is of major importance to the defense of the United States and of the free world. To avoid any unnecessary delay or interruption of this test activity, and to protect the health and safety of the public, the Atomic Energy Commission ts issuing the following amendments to Part 112, which amendments will be effective until the HARDTACK test series is completed. In view of the relationship of these tests to the national defense, the potential hazard to the health and safety of individuals who enter the danger area, and the early starting date of the tests, the Atomic Energy Commission has found that general notice of proposed rule making and public procedure thereon would be contrary to the public interest; and that good cause exists why these rules should be made effective without the customary period of notice. Law 404, Pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, Public 79th Congress, 2d Session, the following amendments are published as a document subject to codification, to be effective upon filing with the Federal Reglster; AUTHORITY: Issued under Sec. 161, 68 Stat. 948, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 2201. Interpret or apply Secs. 2, 3, 91, 68 Stat. 921, as amended, 922, 936; 42 U.S.C. 2012, 2013, 2121, For the purposes of Sec. 223, 68 Stat 958; 42 U.S.C. 2273, Sec. 112.4 issued under Sec. 1611, 68 Stat 949, 42 U.S.C. 2201 (1). 1. Sec. Sec. 112.3 1s amended as follows: 1le.3 Definitions: As used in this part: (more )