Mr. Hamlet J. Barry, III -2- AK 5 14 In order to proceed with a commitment for the future operation of EML, the AEC would require a reasonable assurance that (1) the airfield would remain operational and that some provision for at least weekly flights from Kwajalein or elsewhere would be assured; (2) that fresh water and electricity would be provided; and (3) that accommodations for the visiting scientists, presumably dormitoryhotel accommodations, with food service, would be available on the Island at reasonable cost. The above is substantially what was discussed with the Enewetak Council on March 15 at Majuro by Mr. Roger Ray of the AEC and Dr. Philip Helfrich of the University of Hawaii. These discussions were intended as an initial overture of a proposed plan to the Enewetak people. They were not intended to be in any way binding on any party, and it is expected that further discussions should take place to work out details of the proposal. We look forward to the Enewetak people's response and to further discussions on this matter. Sincerely, oy nel Signed by RODIR RAY Roger Ray, Assistant Manager for Operations Enclosure: As stated © bec: “> Dr. W. 0. Forster, DBER, HQ Dr. Charles L. Osterberg, DBER, HQ Dr. Philip Helfrich, HIMB, Kaneohe, HI Oscar DeBrum, DistAd, Majuro, MI aS B. Hills, AEC/PASO W. R. Coops, Administrator, RCUH, Honolulu, HI John Bardach, HIMB, Kaneohe, HI 952099