6.

REC OMMENDAT IONS

(1)

For subsequent studies of radiological contamination

at weapons test sites it would be advantageous to all
concerned to start the program planning sufficiently

far in advance of the tests to insure better coordin-~
ation with the task force.

(2)

A laboratory should be established on Parry Island,
Eniwetok, to serve as headquarters for persons working on radiological studies of the fauna and flora of
the atolls.

(3)

Continuity in the study of problems of radiological

contamination is essential at Eniwetok and Bikini in
order to formulate a basis for understanding the scope,
direction, and duration of the problems involved.

(4)

Studies by a staff of specialists should be conducted
at Eniwetok.

These specialists might serve on a rota-

tion plan so that, although the number of persons at
the atoll at any one time might be limited,

the total

observational, collecting and study contributions made

by such individuals would be great.

(5)

laboratory-type experiments, both at Eniwetok and at

laboratories on the mainland, are essential to an evaluation of the phenomena observed during and following
the test programs.

(6)

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Increased emphasis is needed to evaluate the physical

nature of the radioactive materials and the mode of
contamination.

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