-14- October 3, 1978 1:20 PM Advisory Group members present: Bair, Gilbert, Healy, McClellan, Thompson, Wachholz (Bill Templeton arrived at 4:20) Others present: Madeline Barnes, McCraw There was a discussion of the issue of ocean dumping per Richmond's comments at the Livermore meeting and in his letter to Bair. The history of the decision was reviewed and the positions taken by DNA, EPA and AEC/ERDA/DOE. DOE never advocated nor formally agreed to crater option. Bair: What type of precedent does this set regarding other islands (i.e., Bikini)? A discussion by McCraw of his recent trip pertaining to the 13 atoll survey was added to the agenda, The Coconut Issue Hollister/Deal/McCraw counseled not to plant coconuts in northern islands. OES would like a committee opinion. ¥ McCraw: DNA feels obligated to plant coconut trees as identified in the EIS, 40,000 trees total 13,000 on the southern islands DNA wants to do this while logistical support is still there, DOI wants it done while DNA is out there. Kate thru Wilma (NW quadrant) are to be planted also (Case 3 of the EIS). McClellan: What is the Cs level at Bikini?