DRAFT 47 29 May 75 ADMINISTRATION The DODrejects the DOI’s request for logistical support for the radiological survey of Bikini Atoll because the DOI does not have the funds to reimburse the support costs. Jun 75 ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTOR RADIATION The 1975 Bikini Atoll Radiological Survey is conducted by the ERDA and ERDA contractor ground monitors because no funding is available from the DOD for an aerial survey. The purpose is to conduct a survey of external gammaradiationlevels on Bikini and Eneu Islands to supplement BNL data. The information will be used to evaluate potential radiation doses that might be received by returning Bikinians, to provide information to advise the DOI on location of Phase I! homes, and to conduct a soil, plant, and water sampling program. The NVfield survey leader is responsible for managementof survey operations. The technical director (LLL) has full authority and responsibility for the technical plan and advises and supports the NV field survey leader. The survey team includes representatives of the AEC/DOS;office of assistant manager for operations (AMO), NV; LLL; the EPA; BNL; and the University of Washington. Analysis of samples is done at The McClellan Laboratory and the LLL. Survey results indicate that external exposure rates on Bikini Island are highly variable. 13 Jun 75 LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY P.L. 94-34 authorizes an ex gratia payment of $3 million to the people of Bikini Atoll "in recognition of the hardship suffered by the people of Bikini due to displacement from their atoll since 1946." This payment is to placed in trust fund.??? . . hb 25 Jun ZS. 5 no tad ty Tbe et Stes tee ECGS ADMINISTRATION . At an interagency meeting ERDAofficials detail a plan to conduct a survey of the ato‘afféoted by nuclear testing at a one-time project cost of $3 million. The ERDA, responsible for the technical aspects of the survey, is committed to absorb approximately one-half of this amount. As a result the DOI! renews its request to the DODfor funding logistical support for the survey.” Aug 75 « RADIATION The ERDAissues preliminary reports on the June 1975 survey. The tentative conclusion is that houses already constructed on Bikini Island could be occupied and thus would keep radiation doses within guidelines but that any additional house construction should be on Eneu Island. The survey confirms that radioactivity in the interior of Bikini Island is too high for siting future houses. Results also show that food plants are recycling radionuclides from the soil. Subsequently residents are cautioned notto eat locally grown foods.” SO08' 09