-18- Miscellaneous Wachholz: DNA is funding H and N to fund a document concerning the cleanup operation. Roger Ray wants DOE to fund H and N to write a document for DOE (200K requested). There is some competition between LLL and Brookhaven. explains the lack of communication This partly between the two. Wachholz had to work up (in a couple days) projected funding for North Marshall Islands projects over the next 5 years. A new funding center within DOE may be set up that would include North Marshall Islands projects. Ted Mitchell is asking why DOE isn’t studying modifications Enewetak environment to the (such as adding chelates to the soil) that might lower the radiological hazard. Wachholz will send a memo to Bob Watters asking for information. Concerning the 13 Atoll Survey, Congressman Yates requested in March 1979 a status report. The high commissioner apparently decided that all islands surveyed that have letters on the maps are contaminated. This is obviously incorrect. Confusion in the Marshall community reigns about how to interpret Concerning results of the survey. Palomares, a New York Times reporter has contacted Iranzo wanting Islands an interview. (based in Paris) The JEN has not yet approved the meeting. Bair: If the Advisory Group members refer them to DOE headquarters receive calls from reporters we should (Wachholz). We should let Wachholz know if this occurs so he will be aware of what’s coming. Wachholz: A letter will be sent from Ruth Clusen to the laboratories her need to call on experts (the Advisory Group) to advise here. letter will include justifications, Advisory Group: concerning etc. Is this OK? OK! MEETING ADJOURNED ABOUT 8:15 pm. The