HOOTERS J - ? In accordance with AEC Maweal Chapter 9112-032, this is to notify you of ay intention to terminate that portion of the current Holmes and Narwer Contract Ne. AT(29-2)-20, cowering the operation of the Eniwetok Proving Grounds,’ Oa April 22, 196 neairemn McCens advised the Secretary of Defense of ARC’s imteation te place the EPC in a carataker status and asked whether the DOD would be interested in ob- taining the factlity and equipment fer ite use, with interagency transfer to be usde om @ noe-1eimbursable basis. On one - - ™ a 2 ~ ~ SL a, > é ~ . oa cf to = an x are Ayn Le ~ AS - ™ . vt \ r a, me — 1 me ~ + * <t 8 we om ott -~~ ee wh “te May 16, the Secretary of Defense repiied that DOD has a requirement for the srea as an addition to its Facific Missile Range and that ALO would be centacted in the near future to make arrangements for the transfer “which we hope can de effective on July 1, 1960." In an effort to effect the transfer as quickly as possible, preliminary mestings vare held cu May 23 aad 24, at Albuquerqus and Los Angeles, vith representatives from AEC aad Holmes aad Narver in attendance. Another meeting is scheduled for May 1960 at the Pacific Missile Range Headquarters, Point Mugs, California, with participation by AERC, Eolmes and Narver and DOD. CODED | UeOb CABSED| Y T NS tar * | vo Ry FITS * = ed) ' ee i oe i atEe Oe ear Tt is expected that thase meatings will result in agreement on a the mechanicea of the transfer of the facility and equipaant. Termination proceediags will then be initiated with the AEC * * ° ~ = “ L B B A @ H O R E S E R ~MLLTARY contractor. am encigspree os hands eis. of, surat TT bts OFFICE p | SURNAME p» [ DATE ® |.-__- POM ARGSOIT Ter, OT u. 2. GOVERNMENT FRINTTRS OFFICE I4—#7701-2 = Nae off MAM: RSP | Symbol:. i i hen pete. DALE 5 ots >: A 5 ~~ = 4a a! lth lf. ¢ ie ory al ~ DISPOSAL OF AEC FACILITY AMD EQUIPMENT AT ENIWUETOK PROVING GROUND } “ . ~ et LE . Director of Nilitary Application CL, “Brig. General Alfred D. Starbird, USA Li BN goereal Menager