Robert E, Miller 3. ~2~ July 2, 1969 The present estimate for completion of the cleanup pro- gram te September 1, 1969, with rollup to be accomplished by September 15. The detailed scope of the program is defined in the Hem of Understanding dated April 29, 1969, and jointly signed et Bikini Atoll by Col. J. W. Rawlings, GITG 8.8; Joseph W. Merrill, AKC Beputy; and Dr. Jack Tobin, Trust Territory Representative. $1,300,000. ‘The official estimate is I expreased the view that the cleanup work as presently scoped could probably be completed for less then the estimate cf $1,300,000; however, I pointed out that any revision tc thie eetimate wuld have to com from Adairal Mustin as Project Manager. 4 4 * The problem of a full-time Trust Territory Representative et Bikini was discussed. dr. Johneton agreed that such « representative should be on the eite on a full-time basis and gaid be would examine this subject when be arrived et Saipan om June 30. I explained that the DOD and the ARC both bad full-time representatives aad that I thought it was essential the Trust Territory heve similar repre- sentation, Mr. Johnston semed surprised to leern Be. Tobin hed recent ly left the eiteend that a replacement fcr hie hed not been designated as fer as we knew. S$. In looking beyond complation cf the clegnup prograa, I suggested tit the Trust Territory might want support from the ABC contractor (QI). I said we would be glad tc discuss any such request from the Trust Territory, but we should do so well shead cf Septeaber 1 — geome time in Juiy. Mr. Johaston said he appreciated this offer end was very soch interested in pursuing {t, but could not d> go until he had returned to Saipan and discuseed the subfect with his etaff there. We can axpect to. hear further froaa hha on this gubjact. 6 IF also mentioned that any equipment or other assets (DCD <r AEC) presently on Bikini Atoll which the Trust Zerritory wanted left after completion of the cleanup program ghzuld be identified and formally requested well aneed of September 1 - gomn tiae in July. I expressed the view that detailed decisions regarding specific items of equipment should be made at the jobeite efter an cverall policy agreement hed been reached by Headquertere of the Trust Torritory, the AEC and tie BOD regarding teras and conditions of transfer. Mr. Jchastoo seid he felt gure the Trust Territory vented ge of the asecta left OFFICE PD |e ee | eee ee ee |e ee ee ree pee eee een eee SURNAME p |.__....----020- 8-8 ee ee ee ee fe ee eee ne eee eee ee peer eee DATE ® |.___..-.----_--o eee ee ee ee ne [eee ee ee ee ee eee eee ee eee = Lapene eens Form C-318 (Rev, 9-53) U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 19%6—O-214-629