[one few May 16, 1956 Tr, Leuren R, Coneldscn, SLrector Applied Fisheries Laboratory University of Washington Seattle 5, Washington [eax Toector tonsidson: The Division of Elelogy and Medicinahea a requirenent for sone ducting a rediobiclogical survey of Rongelap and Ailinginss atolls, The primery purpose ef the survey is to evalube the residual radic- | _ activity in the foods of the Rongelese and their enviroments, We would like to have your organizstion make this inmportant survey immediately after the present teat series, Duplicete camples of som ef the material collected at the two atolls should be sent to In, John Harley, Health and fafety Laboratory, Hew York Cparetions Office, It 4s imperative thet we have the eee results as seen es possible, Arrangements are being mede to obtain either surface or air trensporte- tion to move your group emi equipment from Eniwetok to the atolls, HTS orders will te lesued by the Eniwetok Fisid Office to fly your personnel from either Trevie Air Poree base or Hiekam Field te Eniwe~ tok, - T am enclosing a list of representative samples in which we have the greatest interest, and also several suggestions frem the staff, *e realize your four assignments during emi iomedlately following the test serles will tex the energies of your organizetion, se ve appreciate your willingness to comduct this edditionsl survey for the Commission, Tf we cen be of help in eny way, do not hesitete to contact the Divigion staff, ~olneerely yours, ee: Gar. Here SEG Bon, ©, H, Hucker, Tr. Terr. CHO + Washington JTF-7, APO L37, S.F, cL. ‘hunhan, He DB, GON. Starirdsae Director RK, Englund, ROO PP, Spain ae 100 “4, Zisenbud, RYOO Pnele List of samples Division of.‘Bolegy|anf Nedieine i aR, dy Barley, W100 We De Clata H, A, Stammod