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U.S. Atomic Fnergy Commission
Washington, D.C, 20545
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As J am sure you have been informed, the first clean-up phase of
rehabilitation on Bikini Atoll is proceeding admirably and in timely
fashion under the command of Colonel k.W. Rawlings, USAF of the PASA
Joint Task Group 8.8, Bikint,
he Trust Territory Government is
concurrently Lixming up its plans fox subsequent operations, particwlarly the replanting of coconuts in all islands of the island which
are considered radiologically safe for at Jeast short visits.
In this lattes connection, we are anxious to know whether it may be
possible to include the several small islands of the "Oboe--Peter-Tare”
complex (Acrokdj, AcxvokSjl611, Enceman etc.), in the south-central
portion of the atoll, within the scope of our imnediate agriculture
program,
A number of coconut trees are reportedly still growing on
these islets, which would hopefully augment the Bikiniaens“local food
supply over the next Sew years ponding the maturing of new plantings.
Also, to be able to include these islands in the present planting
effort would have positive implications for the carlicr recovery of
the cconony.
Informally, we have learned from AFC representatives now on Bikini that
it may be possible for the "Oboe--Pcter-Tare"” complex to be declared
"safe" at least for planting purposes. Residency is not contemplated,
since housing for the returning populetion is te be concentrated on the
two islands of Bikini and Enyu.
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We would appreciate it, however, if the Comnission could advise whether
we may hope for radiation--free certification for the above named island
group in the near future, in ordex that we can make proper inclusion in
our planning and budgeting.
Sincercly,
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