ASS'STANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, O.C, 20304 17 Jul 972 In reply refer to: INTERNATIONAL LECUNITY AFFAIAS t-9190/72 MEMORANDUM FOR: SUBJECT: DIRECTOR, DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY CHATRMAL, ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION weimmERK Planning for DOD Efforts to Return Eniwetok to TTIPI The United States announced in mid April 1972 that the Eniwetok Atoll would te returned to the control of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) by the end of 1973. It is planned that the Devartment of Defense, with technical support of the Atomic Energy Commission, will conduct the clean up (make safe for human habitation) of these islands. ‘The disposal of radioactive debris and other hazardous materials, prior to the return or the islands to the Eniwetckese, will be required. ‘The Lefense Huclear Agency is requested to initiate planning to identity the scope of work and the ressurces necessary for DOD to accompiish this task. Necessary coordination with the ABC, the ‘Military. Services ana other covernmentaul ewsencies to gather data for ttn semen _ ~ fo nthe ent eA - An initial interagency meeting in early August is planned to develop overall policy, assign administrative responsibilities, identify; funding responsibilities and outline a general plan and scope of work for the various agencies necessary for the return of the islands. t would be helpful to have your tentative proposal for accomplishing this "clean up" and an estimate of the resources needed prior to the above meeting. = C Vu Ez)