PLANNING AND GPERATIONS DURECTIVE (NVO - 198 BACKGROUND The Bikini Atoll was extensively used during the 1950's for atmospheric nuclear testing, necessitating displacement of the Bikinians. The rehabilitation of Bikini Atoll and the resettlement of people on Bikini and “nyu [slands has been approved and the project is underway with approximately 80 people now residiny on tnese two isiands. The need for a more comprehensive survey of Bikini Atoll was recognized in October, 1974, followin; a visit to the Marshall Islands by Defense Nuclear Agency, Department of Interior and ERDA representatives. ERDA became committed to the early accomplishment of this survey in a meeting with Trust Territory representatives in Anaheim, Californi:i, in January, 1975. II. PURPOSE The purpose of the 1975 Bikini Atoll Radiological Survey is to conduct a Gamma Survey which will supplement Brookhaven National Laboratorv data and provide information for advising the Department of the Interior on tne location of Phase II homes and to conduct 3 soil, plant andi water sampling program. This planning and operations directive provides guidance and defines responsibilities tor the condict of this survey. It. AUTHORITY Authorization and guidance for the 38ikini Atoll Radiological Survey was furnished NV per teletype “rom ERDA/HQ dated May 19, IV. 1975, attached as Appendix \. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS The 1975 Bikini Atoll Radiological Survey will include sampling of biota, soil and ground water on Bikini and Enyu Islands (see Appendix 3). Specifically, soil profile and surface samples will be taken around existing structures, proposed housing sites and in agricultural areas. Skimming wells will be dug to take soil samples at various depths and to collect water samples.