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to-man paths." The AEC/DOSis responsible for similar work relating to cleanup
operations. The Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLL), LASL, HASL,
of Washington are to be involved in the evaluation of data.”
and the University
5 Oct 72
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
As a result oflitigation, People of Enewetak vs. Laird (Project
PACE), the judge
places an injunction on PACEactivities. The AEC is not a defendant, and radiological
studies are not affected. The Air Force general counsel recommendg advising the AEC
of the injunction and urging the AEC to use methods in clegnup studies not
prohibited in the injunction.”
12 Oct 72
CONTRACTOR
RADIATION
The AEC Enewetak radiological survey begins. The LLL radiophemistry division
leader is technical director to the manager, NV. NV provides radidlogical support to
H&N for the DNA engineering survey of Enewetak. Within the filst
are suspended because of Typhoon Olga.
week activities
8 Nov 72
RADIATION
Survey activities resume at Enewetak Atoll.”
14 Nov 72
MEDICAL
Two Marshallese females, 19 and 29 years old, undergo su
remove thyroid nodules at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospitpl.’“
15 Nov 72
MEDICAL
.
A 19-year-old male, Lekoj Anjain, exposed to fallout fro
the 1954 Bikini
weapons test, dies from cancer at the National Institutes of H Ith (NIH). NIH
confirms the diagnosis of leukemia discovered during the 1972 medi | examination.?“”
16-17 Nov 72
CONTRACTOR
RADIATION
Representatives from DOI, DNA, AEC, and H & N meet wilh T.T. officials on
Kwajalein to allow representatives of the Enewetak people to ask qgestions about the
surveys being conducted on Enewetak. The U.S. government representatives assure
Congressman Balos and Chips Barry, an attorney, that the AEC radiological surveys
have nothing to do with the PACE program.”
30 Nov 72.
ADMINISTRATION
The joint Chiefs of Staff designate the director, DNA, as
manager for cleanup of Enewetak.’””
he DOD project