7. It 18 our understanding that a Coast Guard
vessel suitable for the mission is available at
Pearl Harbor, We have been informed that the Chie
Office of Naval Research, 18 preparing a letter to
the Commandant, Coast Guard, requesting -use of thi
vessel,
Arrangements have been made with Op 36 to
obtain surface water samples during the first two
in February in the Far Eastern waters as outlined
Appendix DD.
These samples will be sent to the AEC
Health and Safety Laboratory, New York, New York,
analysis and will make it possible for us to obtai
valuable preliminary information as to distributio
radioactivity in these waters,
8, The Department of State has been informed of
above facts and concurs in the need to undertake t)
surveys as soon as is technically feasible,
9. Dr, John C, Bugher, Director of the Division
Biology and Medicine, has assigned to the AEC Heal
and Safety Laboratory the execution of the scienti
mission on behalf of the Commission,
They will
assemble
to
- the equipment and personnel required for
he survey.
,
Very truly yours,
/3/ R. W, Cook, Deputy
K,. D, Nichols
General Manager
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Enclosure
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