5.

In reviewing the LLL preliminary dose assessment, Ed Bramlitt,

DNA Field Command, questioned the calibration procedures used in
the IMP's, specifically the soil composition used in calibration
vs. the soil composition at Enewetak.
(You may recall that the
general issue of calibration is one which you have raised in the
past).
Indications from Las Vegas are that Mr. Bramlitt is
correct, and that errors of 20-25% may have been introduced, the

readings being lower than actual radioactivity levels.

Until

this is clarified and the extent of revisions is assessed, LLL

revised dose assessments are on "hold." Perhaps more important
is the possibility that island certification documents may have
to be revised and that island usage reconsidered per the guidelines for TRU levels.
Roger Ray's only communication on this
subject is enclosed (Enclosure G).
A team has gone out to

Enewetak to make additional measurements for calibration.

6.
With LLL in the process of writing a "final" dose assessment,
any comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc., which you may have

should be transmitted to Dr. Rdbison as soon as possible.
7.

The Corps of Engineers asked DNA what plans were made for

continuing monitoring of the structural integrity of the crypt.
DNA replied that they end their involvement on April 15, 1980,
and that DOE will monitor lagoon water, fish, etc.
Presumably
the direct question was not answered, although I have not seen

DNA's response.

8. Except for a request for additional copies of the book
"Enewetak Today," we have not heard from Mr. Mitchell since
the meeting with the Enewetak people. He is, however, attempting
to rally Congressional support for resettlement of Enjebi.
9. It is reasonable to assume that Congressional hearings may
be held on this subject sometime within the next few months.

10.

DOI recently requested the number of years before exposure

on Enjebi would be within U.S. exposure limits.

Their letter

and a draft of our reply are enclosed (Enclosures H and I), the
letter addressing several other issues as well. Any comments
would be appreciated ASAP.
11. Whole body counting of the Enewetak people at Ujelang and
at Japtan is scheduled tentatively for January-February, 1980.
This will give us baseline data prior to their return to the
Atoll in April, 1980.

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