In a letter from the T.T, to DASA dated February 26, 1963 they requested the land be returned to the owners and that salvage rights to structures be given the T.T. Six weather/Rad-Safe sites are mentioned, The letter also stated that DASA had indicated in July 1961 that they planned on retaining the sites indefinitely. In a twx from HICOM to the Department of Interior in July 1963, the deterioration of structures at Ujelang, Wotho, Rongelap and Utirik, It was recommended all sites except Utirik be returned with salvage rights and rental payments through 1963. In a letter dated August 16, 1963 to the HICOM from DASA stated there was no requirement for the temporary buildings on the six weather/rad-safe sites and were by this action transferred to the HICOM to dispose of as he sees fit. It was also reconfirmed that DASA desired to continue the Agreement for an indefinite period, (Personal observation) Since the Agreement does not list specific sites each lease could be terminated and still continue the Agreement. In a letter dated June 11, 1964 from the HICOM to DASA, the T. T. requested permission to use DOD buildings located at Kusaie and Kapingamarangi., (Observation) In view of the August 16, 1963 letter it appears the T, T. had the right to dispose of the structures on all the islands anyway they saw fit. In a letter dated June 19, 1964 from DASA to HICOM the letter of August 16, 1963 was referred to and it was restated that buildings were transferred to the HICOM and Agreement was to continue indefinitely. It was observed during a recent trip to Rongelap that Rad-Safe ya Structures are still standing although the people would like to ie have the materials. It appears the action to dispose of structures on all islands except three buildings on Utirik is the responsibility b* she ¥ Mg Ta ube . ce ge ot mee &f ae LS Ne ~ of the T. T. ’ Ws The action to request the return of specific sites to the owners might be accomplished by a request from the HICOM *E£8 \s yy wn 4 sae *, to DOD (DASA) without terminating the Agreement. ty we As near as we