Another approach to resettlement. would be to clean up and redevelop facilities to accommodate only the few returning islanders who could sub- sist in Bikini's present environment. This is rejected because of the need to resettle and provide as suitable an environment for all of the displaced islanders who have rights to Bikini and who desire to return, not just the few who might be disposed to attempt to survive under Bikini's present conditions. Yet another possibility would be to undertake a replanting and reconstruction program to accommodate all those who desire to return to Bikini now. This is not recommended because newly planted coconut trees require six to ten years of growth before they are sufficiently productive to provide subsistence and an export crop of copra. If all islanders desiring to return were resettled on Bikini at the outset of the replanting program, they would have to be subsidized for several vears. as socially or economically desirable. This is not regarded The recommended approach is to replant the island; limit the number of resettled families in the first increment to those who can be employed in construction, planting and orchard maintenance. In subsequent years other families will be phased in. The main islands of Bikini and Enyu, which are those designated by . the Atomic Energy Commission consultants as being suitable for return and redevelopment, shall be cleared of test activity debris and cleared of scrub vegetation so as to permit the replanting of the coconut groves and other —" food crops. Planting of pandanus trees on Bikini will be accomplished according to the AEC recommendation for removal of two inches of topsoil from each site over an area covered by the crown of mature trees. No radiological precautions will be needed on Fnyu. The 4,500 foot airstrip on Enyu will be rehabilitated and the few salvageable buildings will be used in the cleanup and early redevelopment work. Clearing of vegetation will be done with mulchedmaterial stockpiled or windrowed so as to permit the planting of seedlings with some intervening strips of existing vegetation left to control erosion. As the seedlings develop the crosion control strips will gradually be cleared. Replanting, estimated to require 100,000 nuts, should follow on the heels of debris and vegetation clearing on Rikini and nyu. Clearing of other islands of test related debris should follow the cleanup of Bikini and Enyu. The other islands of the atoll will not be cultivated or used for residences for the foreseeable future. Clearing “| will consist of removal of test related debris, particularly radio-active material. Tt is planned to leave the massive bunkers which are lecated on several of these islands. The Bikini and Fnvu bunkers will also be lTeftt to ~ re te provide storm shelter or other communitv-se.