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3.

1975

June, limited radiological survey undertaken after DOD
refusal to supply logistics except on reimbursible basis.
(TAB 5)

1975

August, Report on Survey.

(TAB 6)

1.

Confirm that radioactivity in interior of island too high for siting
of future houses.

2.

Recommended further construction be on Eneu and that certain

3.

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Phase Il housing in interior of Bikini Island described need for

additional radiological surveys showed.

1975

foods on Bikini should not be used for the time being.

Discussions with DOl and Trust Territory representatives about
need for consultation with Bikini people to explain results of
survey since first group of people to return at early date.
August 22, meeting with DOI. (TAB 7)

1,

Origin of meeting uncertain - invitation received from DNA.
Meeting hosted by DOI Director - Trust Territory.

2.

DOD worried about leak of results of meeting on survey to press
resulting in unfavorable publicity which might embarrass the
Secretary of Defense during visit to Japan, Favored a press
release on results of meeting.

3.

DOI expressed opinion that people would not return if further
constraints precluded houses on Bikini Island.

4,

DOI was advised that there is no basis for delay of Bikini resettlement if recommendations for radiation exposure reduction are
instigated.

5.

DOI does not desire to get into finger-pointing exercise, but
recognizes that the restrictions for dose reduction to keep
within standards may not be acceptable to Bikinians.

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