‘. .- \ .- . . Mr. Roger Ray ‘: -4- “:’April 24, 1978 . . We also indicate, in the enclosed letter, that it will be possible to conduct a [norelimited program, concentrating on 3 or 4 Atolls which would reduce costs somewhat. We will require additional guidance from Headquarters as to the desirability of this option and what Atolls “ should demand cur focused attention. A summary of the estimated costs for the program looks like the following: Thousands of Dollars Supplies and Equipment to get started ; Marine Analytical Processing and Analysis Terrestrial and Water Processing and Analysis - Option 1 Terrestrial aridWater Processing and Analysis - Option 2 Terrestrial and Water Processing and Analysis - Option 3 Dislocation pay and Air Travel at a rate of 100K/10 people for’3 months Shipping Costs Assessment 47-50 150-700 450 810 830 110-150 1;: Minimum cost of Program 900 Maximum cost of~Prdgram 1865 The options and costs considered, we feel, are all reasonable estimates, based on whatwe think we can accomplish operating from the Wheeling with helicopter support within the time frame at each Atoll dictated by the requirements of the aerial survey. In order to get gear orderedi checked out and placed aboard the Wheeling be’Fore15 August, the ordering must start now. All of our funds are committed for ongoing programs the rest of this fiscal year, and it looks as thought 50K of new money will get things moving. As soon as this money is available and we have a guarantee that the entire program will be funded, please let us know so ., that we can start ordering. It will be the responsibility of individuals ,, at Headquart~rs ta recommend to us which option we should take to complete the type of program at the Atolls desired”to provide sufficient data to estimate ingested radiation doses to individuals inhabiting the Marshall Islands. . Yours truly, / % Victor E. Noshki . Wil34-” ‘1 L. o I 011