FCL SUBJECT: b. ll Dec 78 ; Trip Report, Enewetak and JA, Dec 78 The Aomon Crypt magnetometer survey results were briefly summarized, to include the fact that metal was detected outside the crypt boundaries. The core Laboratory analysis results of the samples have not sampling is progressing well. been received, but IMP recordings so far have not exceeded 400 pCi/gm. The depth of the drillings has ranged from 7-8 feet to 30 feet. A question concerning the laying of drain slabs was answered to the effect that the excavation concept does not require drain slabs until we reach the end of the crypt. The excavated soil will be placed within the crypt boundary. c. The next briefing addressed debris removal. This was described by LTC Prall as a ''real success story.'' Twenty-one islands have been turned over since 20 Jun 78, in addition to 14 islands which had been cleaned and accepted A total of 35 of the 40 islands has been accepted. The goal debris "larger than a man's hand." The remaining islands are Medren; and Enewetak. Data concerning the current status and dates of these five islands is at TAB E. prior to that time. is to remove all Enjebi; Lojwa; Runit; expected completion There was some discussion concerning the amount of contaminated versus uncontaminated debris as addressed in the OPLAN. A summary of how much debris of each type which has been removed versus the amount estimated in the Environmental Impact Statement is at TAB F. A question was asked concerning the split between DOD and DOI on removal of noncontaminated debris. The answer was that the Master Index is used. It was also asked: "Will you continue removing debris on Medren while DOI is working?" Answer: "Yes, we have the LARCs." It was commented that the big issue in demobilization is the availability of opportune sealifts. During the summary of the cleanup operations, both soil and debris removal, it was stated that 31 of 40 islands will meet 40 pCi/gm or less; 4 islands will meet 80 pCi/gm or less; and the remainder will meet the 160 pCi/gm criteria. This was an impressive summary statement, and vividly illustrated the amount of work which has been done and the progress made. bulk-haul. d. Two-thirds of the soil has been hauled by Mr. Chuck Nelson then gave a short briefing on rehabilitation operations. He said the people can see the homes being built and are impressed and thankful. The contractor, AIC, has 70 employees, of which 35 are Marshallese. involved in construction of houses and the pier at Medren. They are Thirty-one homes will be built at Medren; 8 on Japtan; and 78 on Enewetak, for a total of 117 homes. Medren and Japtan are expected to be completed by May 79. In addition, coconut nurseries have been established at Enewetak (11,000 seedlings) and Medren (19,000 seedlings). e. Ujelang has a nursery for 1100 breadfruits. The briefings were followed by a tour of Enewetak, Medren, and the South- west Islands, with a stop at Ikuren (Glenn). A visit to 84th Engineer Bn maintenance facilities revealed a lot of deadlined equipment and elicited the statement from CW3 Russel that "We need repair parts." The tour of Enewetak included a walk through the homes under construction, progress in cleanup of that island, The tour of Medren illustrated tremendous Ikuren was heavily overgrown with trees and underbrush, which confirmed that planting coconuts there would require a major engineering effort.