“2. R. E. Hollingsworth \ Weapons Laboratory was furnished a copy of the report of NV's radiological survey, which included certain recommendations regarding radiological safety and control. At this time the Island of Runit (Yvonne) was identified as a significant and potentially serious rad_ hazard area. August 1971 NV participated with Dr. Walter Schmitt of Scripp: Institute of Oceanography in discussions of aquaculture experiments which he provosed to conduct on Runit Island. NV representatives expressed concern because of the known widespread contamination of Runit and strongly recommended the adoption of stringent radiological surveillan and controls including a bio-assay program for all participants. March 1972 NV representatives together with the Director, DOS, Hq, made a liaison and planning visit to the Trust Territory in connection with a planned May '72 survey of Bikini. The NV representatives took this opportunity to visit Eniwetok for a firsthand view of the operational implications of a preliminary survey of Eniwetok. At the conclusion of this visit, NV recommended informal: and later formally and in writing that the Air Force adopt more stringent and comprehensive radiological control of Eniwetok Atoll than had been observed during this visit. May 1972 May 1972 The AEC survey team having completed its survey of Bikini Atoll devoted approximately one week to a preliminary survey of Eniwetok. Although this was not separately funded, it was done with - DOS approval and at small incremental cost. NV Assistant Manager for Operations accompanied Trust Territory officials, Eniwetok traditional native leaders and others on a visit to Eniwetok. Two members of the NV survey team were retained at Eniwetok to provide a radiological escort for this visit. yt ARE