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MAR 3 0 1979
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REPLY TO
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SUBJECT:
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MANAGEMENT OF EV PROGRAMS IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS AND PALOMARES
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EV Office and Division Directors
After much discussion with staff and outside observers, I have concluded
that the EV programs in the Marshall Islands and Palomares need a focal
point in EV for scientific and management coordination. Effective
immediately, I am asking Dr. Bruce Wachholz to assume the duties of
coordinator.
While the responsibility for the direct management of the several EV
projects will
remain with OHER and OECO,
Dr.
Wachholz will be responsible
for assuring the full coordination of the overall planning, integration,
and implementation of EV's programs in Headquarters and in the Field.
He will further insure that EV's programs are consistent with and
adequate for DOE's commitments and are fully coordinated with DOD, DOI,
EPA, etc.
In fulfilling this function, Dr. Wachholz will assure (a) that conflicting
resource priorities are resolved, (b}) that the logistical requirements
of the Marshall Islands programs are met and coordinated, (c) that all
necessary scientific, technical, and managerial advice is obtained and
appropriately dealt with, (d) that public and Congressional interests
are addressed (working with Carl Eifert and George Shepherd), and (e)
that Hal Hollister is kept currently and fully informed on al] aspects
of the EV program in the Marshall Islands and Palomares.
Finally,
Dr. Wachholz will serve as the principal EV point of contact with the
existing Northern Marshall
Islands Advisory Group and will
to me appropriate adjustments in their scope and charter.
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Ruth C. Clusen
Assistant Secretary for Environment
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Mahlon Gates, NVO