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UNITED STATES
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ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20545
OCT
91975
Mahlon E. Gates, Mgr.
Nevada Operations Office
ENEWETAK CLEANUP AND REHABILITATION
On September 10, 1975, ERDA entered into an agreement with
the Defense Nuclear Agency on "Interagency Support for Cleanup of
Enewetak Atoll.'' A copy of the agreement is enclosed. ERDA is
to provide technical and scientific advice and assistance to DNA
on radiological activities associated with cleanup operations. As
you know, much detailed planning isstill to be accomplished in
coordination with DNA.
This has been discussed with Roger Ray and we are in agreement
that NV can carry out those tasks and meet the responsibilities
of the agreement as assigned to ERDA.
Your activities should
continue throughout the planning, field operations, and roll-back
periods. We would like to be kept advised of progress in development of a detailed radiological support plan. You should
assure that there is adequate radiological support and supervision
of cleanup and debris disposal operations. There should be careful
documentation of all phases of field operations including debris
disposal sufficient that judgements and decisions can be made
on whether or not ERDA cleanup recommendations and criteria are
met.
ERDA is to be reimbursed for costs for radiological support of
cleanup operations by DNA. Periodic reports on progress during
each phase of your activities should be made to interested divisions
within ERDA.
OS will provide any assistance we can.
Martin B. Biles, Director
Division of Operational Safety
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