STAFF JUDGMENTS 13. The Divisions of Biology and Medicine, Information Services and Finance, and the Offices of the General Counsel and Special Projects concur in the recommendation of this paper. CONCLUSIONS 14. It is concluded that: a. A test program of the order of magnitude of e7 shots, as described in paragraph 11, is essential for carrying out the and. Appendix "BY, menses doi” the AEC in the weapons program and permitting adequate exploration of new ideas to insure continued rapid and orderly future development. b. A test operation of this magnitude can be carried out within a reasonable length of time, comparable to the length of REDWING, ec. The fission yield which will be produced by the firing of the proposed shots is consistent with the objectives of the HARDTACK test program. d. The use of Taongi Atoll would be of great advantage for the increased safety it affords to both Marshall Island inhabitants and test partici- pants, and for minimizing the length of test operations in the Pacific. e. The advantages to be gained by using Taongi Atoll as a firing site justify the additional costs and increased logistical support which will be required. Because of the added military support required, the desirability and feasibility of approving this additional site should be coordinated with the Department of Defense prior to final Commission action. f, There will be international and public information problems associated with the use of Taongi Atoll as a firing site. These problems will require careful coordination with the Departments of State and Interior and with the Operations Coordinating Board. -~6-