the 1975 ERDA survey led to the decision that an aerial radiological survey be done for Biltini Atoll also. ‘This kind of aerial survey can reveal residual results not available from cround techniques, particularly the presence of plutonium in the soil. ‘The aerial radiological survey 1s expected to be carried out in early 1978, ard results for Bikini Atoll will be available shortly thereafter. The 1975 EPDA radiological survey demonstrated conclusively that the interior of Bikini Island should not ke used for residential purposes; that well water should not be used for human consumption; and that locally srowm focd preducts must be placed on a restricted basis as far as consumption by the people is concerned. By late 1976, it was evident that coconut trees, formerly not expected to fose a recycling dancer, were alsc suspected. The restriction cn the use of coconut products procuced on Bikini Island for food and export additionally make the islend of Bikini unrealistic as a permanent place of settlement end for agricultural use. It is now clear that the use of Bikini Island cannot be considered at the present tire as tre site for permanent resettlenent for the approximately 500 Eikinians who seek to return, or for immediate agricultural purposes. In short, a complete recasting of the Bikini Resettlement Program is required. A Master Plan for Bikini Resettlement, completed in 1974, revised the original 1969 plans for develcpment of the atoll. This 1974 Master Plan envisioned using both Bikini Island and Eneu Island fox habitaticn end for agricultural purposes. Since action on the Bikini resettlement problem is urgently needed, a number of alternative plans currently are being ccnsidered. The most feasible, at present, aprears to Le to concentrate the rajor resettlement project on Eneu Island. This Island, which lies approximately 12 miles south of Bikini Island, did not, in ccntrast with Bikini, receive siqnificant amounts of radiation fallout, and radiaticn exposure of people living there would meet U.S. Federal safety stardards. A preliminary recasting of the 1974 Bikini Master Plan indicated that arproximately $13 millicn will be required to rehabilitate Eneu Island and to develoo suitable residential conmmity facilities there. 21,000 coconut trees elready have been planted on Meu Island and are bearing. Analysis reveals that these Eneu Island coconuts can be used for food and pessibie future copra export. Additionally, there are smaller islands available which must be planted |