acy aat ada UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION NEVADA OPERATIONS OFFICE P.O. BOX 14100 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89114 REPOSITORY poe [pts COLLECTION Mr. Hamlet J. Barry, III Micronesian Legal Services Corp. P. 0. Box 376 Majuro, Marshall Istands 96960 Doe/Wv 7 Joab ia BOX No. BeoFOLDER Dp De ConmedD na lef LGA Dear Mr. Barry: Pursuant to our recent meetings at Majuro relating to the future Status of the Eniwetok Marine Biological Laboratory, we wish to formalize a statement in this correspondence that represents the position of the Atomic Energy Commission and the University of Hawaii on this matter. To reflect a broadened scope of activity envisioned (and a change in the accepted spelling of the Island's name), it is proposed that the name of the laboratory be changed from the Eniwetok Marine Biological Laboratory (EMBL) to the Enewetak Marine Laboratory (EML). The Atomic Energy Commission has made a tentative commitment to a future expansion of the EML operation. The AEC proposes to have the University of Hawaii operate the EML facility with an average of ten scientists and two resident managers on a yearround basis. It is proposed that the EML operation will occupy the existing EMBL building and utilize support facilities as it has in the past until a new facility becomes available. It is further proposed that the laboratory will operate in conjunction with an AEC research vessel (LCU), which will visit Enewetak from time to time, but will be permanently based at Kwajalein. Ps Ot Mm) = tad C4 CF} It is hereby requested that the people of Enewetak consider our request for -support of an EML operation for an indefinite future ‘ period. This support should include the construction of a new laboratory facility of the general design shown on tae attached plan to be part of the rehabilitation plan. The jocation of the facility is prodosed for the northeast end of Enewetak Island, at a point where it would have easy access to the existing docking facilities. A new breakwater and dock is also proposed. If has been determined that this does not conflict with tne Coast Guard activities in the vicinity. It is hoped that construction of the facility may be incorporated in the master plan fer resettlement. The AEC would be willing to negotiate a jease for rental of the land upon which the laboratory will be situated. *