ll. Resettlement Possibilities Mr. Weisgall indicated that while the Bikinians still wanted an independent review of Bikini-Eneu to be made, assuming the results would bear out the present recommendations, obviously alternative plans for resettlement must be seriously pursued. There is a fear, though, on the part of the ~ Bikinians that if they resettle satisfactorily someplace, no one in the future would arrange for them to go back to Bikini. A return in the future to Bikini when that is possible is the bottom line of the desires of the people. A discussion of possible resettlement sites took place and the discussion in the main followed the sequence set forth in the June 12, 1979 letter to Under Secretary Joseph. Accordingly, this aspect will not be elaborated here except to note: a. Erikup Atoll This atoll was rejected in 1953 as being too small and unsuitable. Mr. Weisgall now is of the opinion that if a small atoll in the Marshalls is uninhabited it is because it cannot sustain a permanent human settlement, b. Jaluit Atoll The people of Bikini have real concern that resettlement on Jaluit Atoll would result in serious social problems for them. Cc. Ailinglaplap Atoll While Ailinglaplap Atoll has some uninhabited land, it is believed that only a few Bikini families would elect to go to this atoll. d. Ebadon Island This island in Kwajalein Atoll is inhabited, and a move here would create additional problems in the Kwajalein Atoll. It is not considered a real option. e. Mili Mrs. name some Atoll Van Cleve wondered why "Mili Atoll" was not mentioned since its had surfaced as a possibility earlier. It is inhabited but has uninhabited land. It was explained by the Bikinians that "Mili" is regarded by them as "not good for the people of Bikini" which appears to be tied in with cultural and mythical beliefs of "evil spirits" who do not take kindly to "outsiders." Mr. Waltz explained further that there is a "Mili force'' that is good for the people of Mili, but would be in conflict with the "Bikini force.'' In short, for various reasons, Mili is not regarded as an option. f£. Kili Island It appeared that a small group would elect to stay on Kili Island whereever any other temporary resettlement took place. Magistrate Juda explained this by stating that some of the Bikinians believe that only by staying on Kili will they ever convince authorities that the people are resolved to return to Bikini, their ancestral home, at a future date. hii t ;sd