ene ene oe vam evades PLANNING AND OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE (NVO-121) - 1972 ‘ ENIWETOK ATOLL PRE-CLEANUP RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY I. Background A. History and Purpose The Eniwetok Atoll was extensively used during the 1950's for atmospheric nuclear testing, necessitating displacement of individuals living there. Since the United States Government is prepared to release legally the entire atoll to the trust territory government at the end of 1973, subject to retention of some minor residual rights, rehabilitation of the atoll has been proposed. In anticipation of possible rehabilitation, a preliminary survey of the Eniwetok Atoll was conducted by NV during May 1972 to facilitate comprehensive survey planning. This survey established partial information on the extent of radioactive material on the atoll, but the information was not sufficiently comprehensive to permit careful assessment of the radiological implications of test debris remaining on the atoll or of cleanup costs for material that must be removed before the native population can return. A comprehensive survey is required in order that these assessments may be made. The AEC has accepted responsibility for conducting this survey and has assigned it for Headquarters coordination to DMA and has directed NV to implement the program. , The purpose of this Planning and Operations Directive is to provide guidance and to define responsibilities for the conduct of this survey. Political Considerations and Interagency Arrangements Within the AEC the Assistant General Manager for Military Application ig responsible for coordination with the Department of the Interior (including Trust Territories Administration), the Department of Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency, and all other Washington level agencies and officials. There has been established an interagency Washington level coordinating group charged with definition of overall Eniwetok Atoll objectives, with one member each from the Department of Interior, Department of Defense, and AEC. * Objectives of the Survey . ~N Specific objectives of the Eniwetok Atoll pre-cleanup radiological survey are as follows: 1. To locate and identify contaminated and activated test debris.