Stanley S, Carpenter o2- 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 GM cont. 37554 SECY cont. 75-0144 orice |OS:ADHP.| (OS:D7A) Pee sunnamem |Deal/rir’ sem | Tc l74 Form APOLLO Rew ak BEA a art TLdtaLate|8 as man a* neat Pe a