(.. 7. :, a. ‘, . ..” “ . .: .i a.’<k””- ~w . . - Comparison of the Enewetak and $ikini projects The EnewetaK Atoll cleanup, rehabilitation, and resettlement program was preceded by a similar project at Bikini Atoll. In December 1966, the Atomic Energy Con&ission (now DOE) in resPonse to a request from the DOI, agreedto determine if Bikini Atoll and its lagoon were safe for habitation. In April and May 1967 an extensive radiological survey was made of the atoll. A year was required to analyze the radiation data and environmental samples collected during the survey as we~l as data from all previous surveys and Trust Territory reports concerning the living habits and diets of’the people of Bikini. After reviewing all availzble data, an ad hoc committee of eight consultants .- appointed by the ‘ - -~ Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) concluded radiation offered no significant threat to the health and safety of any of thepsople . . repatriation. of Bikini who might elect The committee also reconunendedactions Wit would further reduce exoosure to radiation, for example, dietary supplements, periodic resurveys of of the atoll, and removal of radioactive scrap. Based on the favorable findings of the ad hGc committee and the expressed desires of the people of Bikini, the Secretaqy of Interior recommended to the President that the United States take action as necessary to return the people of Bikini to their home atoll. 1968 In the President announced that the people of Bikini WOU1d be returned to their former home. February 1969. Cleanup and rehabilitation work began in DOD and AEC were responsible for the,cleanup and radiological health and safety aspects of the cleanup, and DOJ was 5 . .