becomes increasingly unwilling to accept the continuance of political dependency for Palau; and (3) That a referendum by the people of Palau to decide their future political status must take place before the Trusteeship system governing Palau terminates; The Olbiil Era .Kelulau finds that: (4) The Palau constitutional requirement inhibiting the use, testing, storing, and disposing of harmful substances within the territorial jurisdiction of Palau remains in effect, and that prior approval of at least 75' or more of the votes cast in a referendum on this specific issue is still required; -15-RPPL NO. 3-10 (Intro. as H. B. NO. 3-56-3, HD2, SD3, CD!) The Olbiil Era .Kelulau further finds that: (S) Negotiations leading to the 1986 version of the Compact of Free Association spanned ten years. During this period of time, the broad and comprehensive mandate originally assigned the Palau political status negotiators gradually became narrower as major issues were clarified and as agreements on substantive matters were reached; (6) The experiences of the past three years (which included physical violence, arson, and deaths) culminating in recent visits to Palau by a United States Congressional delegation, including Secretary of Interior Manuel Lujan Jr. and representatives of various United States military agencies, lent increasing urgency to the question of Palau's future. (7) Following Palau's new Administration taking office after the general election in November, 1988, preceded by a highly contested vote on the proposed constitutional amendment and the 1987 August referendum on the Compact and its subsidiaries, there appeared signs of a shift in long-standing United States policies; (8) These changes and shifts in policies have allowed Palau to secure financial assistance and technical cooperation from the United States for programs and services considered most essential but that were not talcen into accotmt in the 1986 Compact and its Subsidiary Agreements; 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the political relationships and agreements between Palau and the United States, including the Compact of Free Association, constitutional requirements, and financial assistance. While there are mentions of past events and conflicts, the focus is on the governance and political future of Palau rather than specific economic, social, or environmental issues.

**Category**
International trade, Politics