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tentatively agreed that it would be more expeditious for the
SA-16 from KWAJALEIN to fly to ENIWETOK before making
the trip to RONGELAP.
By this methodit will not be necessary
to transport cargo and personnel by C-47 from ENIWETOKto
KWAJALEIN prior to leaving for RONGELAP.
The details of!
construction were briefly discussed, and it was agreed that ©
plans as now drawn would stand approved by those in attendance
at this meeting but would be subject to final approval byhigher
authority.
The possibility of the requirement for communica-
tion facilities was discussed generally; however, this item is
to pe held in abeyance pending a firm request to H&N by AEC,
together with a firming up of the type of communication facility
required.
Also discussed was the possibility of a requirement
for a laboratory building which would probably include a power
requirement; however, this facility will also be an additional
item when and ifa firm request is received.
" (BE)
The measures of support required by the natives after return
to RONGELAP were discussed, and while this did not directly
concern Holmes & Narver, it should be noted for general in-
formation that JTF SEVENis to supply approximately $1300
per month for support of the natives for the first six months
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