existing conditions and problems. This should make everyone aware of the need for aggressive but coordinated action in the planning and execution cf this project. (5) The retention of some real estate interest, such as use rights may be required by one or more of the Federal agencies in which case early establishment of their recuirements Should be made. Additionally, if it is later found infeasible to clean uv one or more of the islands, it may be prudent to retain it as a research site. c. Administrative Responsibilities. (1) Liaison with the TTPI should be maintained through- out the planning and cleanup phases. It is considered desirable “that the District Administration have representatives on the island throughout the cleanup. The Eniwetokese could be used to assist in the rehabilitation phase but due to the difficulty in following individuals for future testing, it is thought best they not be used in the cleanup of "hot" areas. Of course, they could work in the camp area during the cleanup phase. The TTPI must be consulted as to which existing facilities and equipment are to be left for usé by TTPI and the resettled natives. (2) The DOD now has jurisdiction of the Atoll and the real property facilities constructed there are carried on the USAF Real Property account. Transfer of jurisdiction of the atoll to the TTPI should be based on the progressive transfer of individual islands as they are cleared and custody accepted by the District Administrator or his representative. The Air Force should retain title to the property for the United States until transfer of jurisdiction. (3) , Recognition should be made of the role of the Micronesian Legal Services which has already filed a brief giving adverse comments on the draft environmental statement for PACE and purports to be acting on behalf of the People of Eniwetok. Based on their action in the PACE matter, they may be expected to challenge the environmental statement on the cleanup if our plans do not meet their expectations. Accordingly, it is considered essential that the Department of Justice be brought in on the planning at the earliest practicable time. An environmental statement will be required and its preparation should begin as soon as a plan for disposal of radioactive and other debris has been adopted. d. Funding Responsibility. Prior to the Joint AEC-DOD meeting, decision was made to limit the discussion on funds to those required during the planning stage since it was thought /Y