“R. E, Hollingsworth wQe way 9 1873 in accordance with usual functions, the Division of Operational Safety is wmderteking 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 assistanca will be utilized. Federal health and environmental agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health, Education, and Walfare, will be consulted. Judgements and recommendations will be limited primarily to radiological considerations and will include: Ll, the feasibility of making the Eniwetok Atoll radiation environment eafea for return of the native population, including areas immediately adjacent to islends that could be used for food production; 2. clesnup 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 situation and contribute to as low as practicable exposures; and 4, followup requirements and plans, These reconmendationa 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 DOr. The Division of Military Application will prepare a letter to DOD and DOL informing them of ateps AEC plans to follow in developing ita recommenda: tions. The Divisions of Blomedical and Environmental Research, Environ-