DRAFT 33 May - Jun 70 ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTOR PLUTONIUM RADIATION A follow-up radiological survey of the major islands in the Bikini Atoll is conducted by representatives of the AEC, the University of Washington, and the USPHS. The primary missionis soil and air particulate sampling. Other tasks include collection of cistern water and other environmental samples and monitoring of scrap metal and potential locations of sand and coral aggregate used to make concrete for housing. Members of the survey team include three people from the University of Washington, three from the Southwestern Radiological Health Laboratory, two from the AEC NV and one from the AEC/DOS. This is the first collection of air samples on Bikini. Levels of plutonium in the air are two orders of magnitude below FRC guides.”"? 12 Jul 70 RADIATION In a letter to Peter T. Coleman of the T.T., AEC/DOS recommendsthat clean coral aggregate from a supply stored on Aerokoijul and Aerokoj Islands in southern Bikini Atoll complex be used for house construction on Bikini Atoll.?“ 1970 AGREEMENT RADIATION nahe AEC promises $16,000 in “inconvenience money” to the people of Utirik.” Urine bioassay sampling is conducted from people coming and going from Bikini Island. Pooled urine is analyzed for strontium”, cesium'” and plutonium™?.?"* 1971 CLAIMS. ao. PLUTONIUM, 5 RADIATION st _ woe th kt a 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 established in the T.T. and funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity.’ 17 Jun 71 RADIATION RELOCATION tad oO ~~, ae c> cr in response to an inquiry by T.T. High Commissioner Edward £. Johnston regarding the radiation safety of the Peter-Oboe (Aerokoijul-Aerokoj) complex, Martin Biles, AEC/DOS,respondsthatit is safe to plant coconut trees on Aerokoj, Aerokoijul and Bikdrin but not on Eneman. AEC/DOS recommendsusing the causewayjoining Lele to Bikdrin as the dividing line between the area that may be planted and that which should be restricted. There are norestrictions on digging foundations on Bikini Island, but AEC/DOS recommends that water from wells on Bikini Island should be analyzed to insure its potability. AEC/DOS urges that residents not rely on groundwater as a source of drinking water.””