DRAFT
33
May - Jun 70
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
A follow-up radiological survey of the major islands in t e Bikini Atoll is
conducted by representatives of the AEC, the University of Wasnington, and the
USPHS. The primary missionis soil and air particulate sampling.
Ofher tasks include
collection of cistern water and other environmental samples and mpnitoring of scrap
metal and potential locations of sand and coral aggregate used to make concrete for
housing. Members of the survey team include three
ple fromthe University of
Washington, three from the Southwestern Radiological Health Labgratory, two from
the AEC NV and one from the AEC/DOS. This is the first collectifn of air samples
on Bikini. Levels of plutonium in the air are two orders of magiitude below FRC
guides.’
12 Jul 70
RADIATION
in a letter to Peter T. Colemanof the T.T., AEC/DOS reco
coral aggregate from a supply stored on Aerokoijul and Aerokoj Isfands in southern
Bikini Atoll complex be used for house construction on Bikini Atoll?"
1970
AGREEMENT
RADIATION
The AEC promises $16,000 in "inconvenience money”
Utirik.?"
the people of
Urine bioassay sampling is conducted from people coming and going from
Bikini island. Pooled urine is analyzed for strontium”, cesium'” amd plutonium””.’”
1971
CLAIMS
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
Urine bioassay sampling is conducted from people coming and going from
Bikini Island. Pooled urine is analyzed for strontium”, cesium'”’, [plutonium”? and
plutonium???”
Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) is establishdd in the T.T. and
funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity.”
17 Jun 71
RADIATION
RELOCATION
In response to an inquiry by T.T. High Commissioner Edjward E. Johnston
regarding the radiation safety of the Peter-Oboe (Aerokoijul-Aerokojj complex, Martin
Biles, AEC/DOS,respondsthatit is safe to plant coconut trees on Aprokoj, Aerokoijul
and Bikdrin but not on Eneman. AEC/DOS recommendsusing thefcausewayjoining
Lele to Bikdrin as the dividing line between the area that may be[planted and that
which should be restricted. There are no restrictions on digging fougdations on Bikini
Island, but AEC/DOS recommendsthat water from wells on Bikinif{lsland should be
analyzed to insure its potability. AEC/DOS urges that resid
groundwater as a source of drinking water.”