mer THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF SM-10333 21 June, 1948 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHAIRMAN, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION THROUGH: Chairman, Military Liaison Committee SUBJECT: Agreement for Allocation of Costs by Atomic Energy Commission and Armed Services for Eniwetok Atoll ~The Joint Chiefs of Staff consider that the fiscal agreement for Operation SANDSTONE does not adequately cover questions arising from the continued operation of Eniwetok Atoll as a permanent proving ground upon complétion of Operation SANDSTONE. The enclosed draft agreement for the allocation of costs to be borne by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Armed Services for the operation of Eniwetok Atoll as a permanent proving ground has been approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is submitted for the concurrence of the Atomic Energy Commission. Eniwetok Atol was garrisoned as a permanent proving ground on 30 May 1948 (Eniwetok date: 31 May). The Joint Chiefs of Staff therefore suggest that the enclosed agreement be made effective as of that date. For the Joint Chiefs of Staff /sf JOHN H. IVES Colonel, USAF, Deputy Secretary prsgrnat Oba) ~ tu ae.fs> aol