« STANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ( WASHINGTON.O.C, 20304 47 JUL 1972 In reply refer to: RNATIONAL INTE “eEcUreTY Arrans I-9190/72 MEMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR, DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY SUBJECT: Planning for DOD Efforts to Return Eniwetok to TTPI The United States announced in mid April 1972 that the Eniwetok Atoll would be returned to the control of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) by the end of 1973. It is planned thet the Department of Defense, with technical support of the Atomic Energy Commission, will conduct the clean uv (make safe for human habitation) of these islands. The disposal of redicactive debris end other hazardous materials, prior to the return or the islends to the Eniwetokese, will be required. The Defense iluclear Agency is requested to initiate pianning to identify the scope of work and the ressurces necessary for DOD to accomplish this task. Necessary coordination with the AEC, the Military Services and other fovernmental agencies to gather data for this purpose is authorized. . An initial interagency meeting in early August is planned to develop overall policy, assign administrative responsibilities, identify funding responsi, bilities and outline a general plan and scope of work for the various agencies necessary for the return of the islands. It woulda be helpful to have your tentative proposal for accomplishing this "clean up” and an estimate of the resources needed prior to the above meeting. Cv TE) ee ee CHAIRMAl,, ATOMIC ENERGY COMDTSSION «gl—AUK pees * *