> re 1969
SUBJECT:
5.
Fourth Status Report, Cleanup of Bikini Atoll
In preparation for their phase of the resettlement program, the Trust
Territory Government has delivered some 18, 000 seed coconuts to
Bikini Atoll, and the Bikinians have cstablished a sprouting nursery on
Enyu Island.
6.
Plans for withdrawal of the Bikini Task Group prior to 1 October 1969
are proceeding satisfactorily.
First equipment is expected to leave the
atoll about 21 September. Sea lift for other Bikini equipment back to
normal bases has not yet been confirimed, but Haison with CINCPACKFLT
indicates tnat "lifts of opportunity’ will in all probability be made available.
7.
If necessary, andasa last resori,
MSTS lift will be scheduled.
In accordance with Secretary of Defense message 082342427 August
1969,
Director,
DASAis coordinating DOD requirements for residual
land sites at Bikini Atoll with the Services, Department of Interior, Trust
Territory Government and the Secretary of Nevy. To date, the Army
and Navy have indicated that they have no such requirements. After
Air Force sites,
ifany, are known and the Cleanup Task Group have
withdrawn, the Secretary of the Navy will be advised that the exclusive
occupancy of Bikini Atoll can be terminated. Separate correspondence
with appropriate apeucies will phase-out the AEC-DOD program at
Bikini,
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Vice Admiral, USN
Director
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HICOM TERPACIS SAIPAN
DDRE&E
ASD(ISA)
ATSD(AF)
OSD Gen Counsel
Chairinan,
JCS
CNO
CINCPAC
CINCPACFLT
CINCUSARPAC
AGMMA/AEC
Nat Sec Div, BOB (Fiscal Matters)
CITF-8, CITG 8.8, GHG 8.5
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