Weapons Laboratory was furnislied a copy of
the report of NV's radiological survey, which
included certain recommendations regarding
radiological safety end control. At this
time the Island of Runit (Yvonne) was identified
as a significant and potentially serious rad-
_ hazard area.
August 1971
‘NV participated with Dr. Walter Schmitt of Scripy
Institute of Oceanography in discussions of
aquaculture experiments which he proposed to
conduct on Runit Island. NV representetives
expressed concern because of the known widespreac
contamination of Runit end strongly recormnended
the adoption of stringent radiological surveilla
and controls including a bio-assay progren for
all participants.
March 1972
NV representatives together with the Director,
DOS, Hq, made a liaison and planning visit to
the Trust Territory in connection with a planned
May '72 survey of Bikizi. The NV representative:
took this opportunity to visit Eniwetok for a
firsthand view of the operational implications
of a preliminary survey of Eniwetok. At the
conclusion of this visit, NV recommended informa
and later formally and in writing that the Air
Force adopt more stringent and comprehensive
radiological control of Eniwetok Atoll than had
beenobserved during this visit.
May 1972
The AEC survey teem having completed its survey
of Bikini Atoll devoted approximately one week
to a preliminary survey of Enivwetox.
Although
this was not separately funded, it was done with
DOS approval and at small incremental cost.
May 1972
NV Assistant Manager for Operations accompanied
Trust Territory officials, Eniwetok traditional
navive leaders and others on a visit to Eniwetok
Two members of the NV survey team were retained
- at Eniweto«k to provide a radiological escort
for this visit.