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operation of Johnston even though there is not a direct weapons program use of that Atoll in prospect for the near future. It appears
that such continuation makes good sense from a national interest
standpoint and even more that our ERDA interests would be severely
impacted if the existing Pacific support base were not continued.
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urge that you and your staff recognize the high importance we place
upon our Pacific commitments and that in evaluating the future
Government/contractor role in that area you take full account of
our programmatic needs, which are non-weapons in character, but
which result directly from atmospheric testing in the Pacific.
/s/ James L. Liverman
James L. Liverman
Assistant Administrator
for Environment and Safety
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