Mr. Joe Deal
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January 5, 1979
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the difficult decisions which have to be made concerning future use
of the atoll. We have made arrangements to have the Enewetak people
themselves supply us with information on average, normal daily intake
and on intake during famine situations. This will be the most reliable
and thorough information available and we plan to use the information jin
our final assessment model.
[t is important that DOE and DOI recognize
this opportunity to develop a more reliable diet mode} and concur in
jts use for the final dose assessment.
2.
Second priority will be the Aomon-Bijire complex and
the other islands in the northeast quadrant of the
atoll] including Beken {Irene} to the west of Engebi.
A 50 m sampting grid will also be used on these islands.
The logistics are such that a 50 m sampling grid is as
feasible as any other and will supply a more detailed
data base.
little time.
A lesser sampling grid will save very
A detailed assessment of the Aomon-Bijire
Complex as a possible residence island complex and
evaluation of the other north east islands or agricultural
islands will be made at a later date consistent with
sample collection and the analytical program.
In summary, when we and NVOO have received tasking and support from
HQ to develop the sampling, analytical and assessment program for
Enewetak Atoll we are prepared to proceed as rapidly as possible to
meet committed time tines consistent with doing a scientifically
and professionally sound job.
“WLR/mt
William L. Robison
Section Leader
Terrestrial and Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental
Sciences Division