DRAFT Page 2 Dr. Conard previously requested that we obtain permission to give two out of five buildings on Utirik to the people for building materials. Since DASA, in a letter to the Trust Territory Government dated Sugust 16, 1963, transferred the buildings on the six weather/rad-safe sites to the Trust Territory, it appears this request should be directed to your office. However, it is requested that the other three building s be retained for the use of the AEC Medical survey team. If DASA releases the leases on all of the sites, this office is prepared to continue the rental payments on the site occupied by the three buildings on Utirik. Your cooperation in returning the Marshallese patient to her home on Rongelap is very much appreciated. As soon as Mr. Heine has notified Dr. Conard of a firm sailing date for a ship to Rongelap in February, we will probably be requesting your assistance in obtaining an SA-16 about February 28, 1967 and again about March 14 for the Medical survey team. Again your interest and cooperation is very much appreciated and we assure you we will continue to maintain an active interest in the welfare of the Marshallese people and the Trust Territory as a whole. Very truly yours, William A. Bonnet Manager