L&cl Mr. William A. Bonnet Under date of 16 August 1963 Director, DASA, released all buildings on the above six islands to the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory to be disposed of as he saw fit. A copy of that action is attached as Inclosure 1. Under date of 1 December 1966 Director, DASA, forwarded a Memoran- dum to the Secretary of Defense recommending that leases on the six islands be terminated. A copy of that memorandum is attached as Inclosure 2, Since you have indicated a requirement for use of facilities on the Islands of Rongelap and Utirik, you will be advised immediately of the decision made by the Secretary of Defense regarding termination of the leases on these islands. In the event the Secretary directs that DOD should continue the leases and upon receipt of a request from you, Director, DASA, will initiate action to make the leased areas on these two islands available to you, subject to future DOD requirements. In the interim, it is suggested that you advise Mr. Norwood of your requirements for facilities on these islands and initiate negotiations with him to determine whether the buildings you will require are available, Sincerely, a “ J. A. DARE 7 . iral, USN Rear Admiral, Admin and Opn Deputy Diregtor,