Stanley S, Carpenter
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3, The plutonium contamination cn YVONNE (Runit) poses a
special case because of the nature of the contamination and
its toxicity.
4.
There is unexploded World War Il ordnance on JANET (Enjebi).
If, on tha other hand, the Department cof the Interior believes there
is a benefit to be gained by return to Japian before cleanup, we would
interpose no objection provided the Trust Territory can assure
effective measurea for:
1.
Observing the quarantine on YVONNE (Runit).
2
Restricting access to allislands prior to cleamip with the
exception of those southern islands from ALVIN through KEITH,
3.
Prohibiting removal and transport of scrap material from any
of the northern isiands.
In our view, your request represents an extension of what we consider
to be AEC's role in the original interagency effort, namely, to prepare
recommendations on whether the radiological conditions were such
that a safe return could be made and on radiological criteria for
cleanup. Consequently, we believe you should obtain the views of
DOD and EPA before you make a final decision on an early return
of some of the people.
We will be pleased to provide any advice or information we may have
pertaining to the radiological situation, If we can be of further
assistance, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Originalsignedby
bee:
GM
James L. Liverman
VSECY (3)
Assistant General Manager
AGMB
for Biomedical and Environmental
MA
Research and Safety Programs
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