Mr. Shugg pointed out that, even though policy considerations might
make a reference to the advantage of a standby continental test site unwise
in connection with the report of Joint Task Force Three, surveys for
suitable sites should be pressed so that an alternate location for the
necessary tests in the spring of 195] would be available in case later
international developments should interfere with conduct of Operation
GREENHOUSEat the Eniwetoksite.
After further discussion, the Commission:
a. NOTED the draft report of Joint Task Force Three on Operation
GREENHOUSE; and
b. REQUESTED the Director of Military Application to revise the
draft letter to General Quesada in the light of discussion at the meeting.
At this point, Messrs, Quesada, Gerhart, Dunham, Preuss, Graves and
Schlatter left the meeting, and Colonel Wilhoyt entered.
2. AEC 2/21, 2/22 and 2/24 - Custody of Weapons Components
The Commission discussed points raised in the most recent letter on
the above subject from the Director of Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
(AEC 2/24), After further discussion, the Commission:
DEFERREDaction on AEC 2/21 and AEC 2/22.
At this point, Messrs, McCormack and Wilhoyt left the meeting, and
Messrs. Marshall and McDaniel entered.
3, AEC 333 and 333/3 ~ Relations with the Department of Defense
Regarding Restricted Data
The Commission discussed problems relating to the responsibility for
safeguarding restricted data documents turned over to the Department of
Defense or its contractors (Paragraph 29(c) of AEC 333). Mr. Boskey said
that it was the considered view of the Office of the General Counsel that
turning over to the Departrnent of Defense such full responsibility was
within the authority of the Commission, should the Commission find such
an action assured the common defense and security.
Mr. Hammack urged
that, should this responsibility be lodged with the Department of Defense, the
Commission should continue to obtain copies of periodic inventories of top
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