e at Rongelap Atoll. Dr. Conard spent several hours at Eneu Island in Bikini Atoll on this trip. He obtained a pooled urine sample from those on Eneu (about 20 individuals) who had been working there for about two months. The packaged sample was expected to arrive the week of April 6. Dr. Conard stated that this sample will be forwarded to the Health and Safety Laboratory for analysis to include a determination of plutonium-239 content. Resurvey Plans. The staff considers it prudent to plan another field trip to Bikini Atoll to increase the number of available soil samples and to obtain airborne particulate samples for plutonium analysis. It appears feasible to conduct such a survey prior to the beginning of the rainy season which starts about the middle of June. The beginning of the rainy season poses a time limitation if the field trip is to be conducted before late summer. The following course of action has been proposed: a. Planning meeting in NV between staff of NV, HQ, University of Washington, SWRHL, and HASL. (1) Review available data on plutonium in soil at Bikini Atoll. (2) Develop plan for field trip to collect addition soil samples, to collect air filter samples, and to monitor scrap metal collected by the natives... - 19 - Wi Uf