The initial field survey was contemplated for the period October 12-

December 6, 1972.

The first week of this schedule was started, but

not completed, when Typhoon Olga caused a suspension of activities.
Subsequently, it was necessary to revise and reschedule the survey to
account for weather factors and logistic limitations. An aerial
radiological and photographic survey of the atoll was accomplished
November 8-25 during the period of minimal logistic support.
Survey
activities were resumed during the week of November 27 on a revised
schedule and will now extend to mid-February 1973. The AEC radiological
survey now appears to be progressing smoothly and collected samples are
being returned to the CONUS for analysis.
Data to date, based mainly
on the results of the aerial survey, appear to be generally consistent
with earlier knowledge and expectations.

Lh GtEt

pha A. Camm

Major General, USA
Assistant General Manager
for Military Application

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