THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, O.C. 2040! Aiea Z 3 es Honorable Kent Frizzcll Acting Secretary of the Interior Washington, D,C, 20240 Dear Mr, Secretary: This is in response to Secretary Morton's letter of March 7, 1975, requesting logistic support for the conduct of an additional radiological survey of Bikini Atoll and other islands that received fallout from U.S, nuclear weapons testing. : The assets required to support the survey had been tentatively identified, ata reimbursable cost of $609,000. Members of your staff have advised, however, that the Department of Interior has no funds for reimbursement, therefore, we are unable to provide the requested support at this time. We may beable to consider providing similar support at such time as you have funds available. However, since operational schedules are established well in advance, itis suggested that your requirements be made known sufficiently ahead of the desired ss time in order to allow orderly planning and scheduling. oe IPN Deputy oe LY