DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY FIELD COMMAND KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO 87115 Mr. Charles I. Browne Assistant Director of Administration Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory P.O. Box 1665 Los Alamos, NM 87545 Dear Mr. Browne; Field Command, Defense Nuclear Agency (FCDNA} is planning the Enewetak Atoll Cleanup to remove physical and radiological hazards and obstruc- tions resulting from the previous testing of nuclear weapons there. A major effort of the Cleanup will involve removal of plutoniuncontaminated soil. We feel the experiences gained by LASL as part of the TA-1 Cleanup would be beneficial to us in this regard. Specifically, we are interested in learning details on instruments and methods used to assay soil for Pu, on protective clothing, air sampling, and any other safety measures in use, and on techniques for contaminated soil collection, transport and disposal. Therefore, request permission for several members of my staff to visit LASL and exchange ideas/ experiences with appropriate LASL personnel conducting the TA-1 Cleanup. Both House and Senate recently approved a one-time appropriation to conduct our Cleanup in FY 77. Thus, in order for the visit to be most effective, we feel it should take place at the earliest opportunity. Recent informal discussions between Dr. Edward Bramlitt, FCDNA Health Physicist, and Dr. Harry Jordan, LASL Health Division Leader, indicate that 20 July 1976 would be a suitable date. In view of this short notice, please advise by telephone (264-7236) if other commitments preclude the visit at that time. Sincerely, J. R. SCHAEFER Colonel, USA « Director, Logistics Copy Furnished: LTC Paas, FCPRA = Ea eS eared hl 15 JUN bsp