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atoll ecology, and other matters related to the cleanup of Enewetak
Atoll and resettlement of its people.

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Expected Results in FY 1979 and FY 1980.
This period is expected to present special challenges to the MPML operation
in relationship to the return of the people of Enewetak to their ancestral
home and the massive cleanup operations now underway.

It is expected that

MPML will provide continuing information on the atoll's biota, lagoon
circulation, ground water dynamics, aquatic hazards, etc., that will be
needed during the cleanup and rehabilitation operations.

The second slide

show is an example of the kind of informational services we can provide.
Due to budgetary constraints in the face of rising travel and subsistence costs, we anticipate changing the MPML mode of operation somewhat.
The leboratory will reduce the number of individual investigators supported
by MPML funds by requesting investigators to make a longer time commitment
to their research at Enewetak.

Since priority will be given to support

research most closely identified with DOE interests, we feel that the net

result will be a productive program of research relevant to the goals of

MPML.
20.

Description of Capital Equipment Items for FY 79.

(1)

Mako SCUBA Diesel Compressor, Model KAS51-DH

(2)

“Outrage™ 21' Boston Whaler with center console
and accessories, or equivalent Radon hull
(replacement)

(3)

Johnson 140 hp motor, or diesel equivalent

(4)

Boat Trailer for 21' "Outrage" or equivalent

(replacement)

(replacement)

$ 3,295.

10,000.
3,000.

1,500.

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