UNITED STATES
ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20545
MAY 26 1970
Honorable Edward E. Johnston
“igh Vommissioner of the Trust
Territory of the Pacific TIelands
Seipan, Mariana Islands 96°50
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Dear Mr. Johnston:
As you may know, the 1570 survey of Bikini Atoll will take place during
the approximate period May 28 to Fume 14. The Atomic Energy <ommisaion
sincerely appreciates the assistance of you and your staff in the arrangements for this survey. When the analyses ere completed, ve will provide
you with all significant results.
months.
This will probably require several
During my recent visit to Saipan we discussed the development of a dis-
cussion paper which could be uniformly used in responcing to questions
concerning the radioactivity levels at Bikini.
A copy of such # paper
ia enclosed, ‘Radiation Safety Considerations at Bikini Atoll’. This
paper will be provided to the membera of the survey team and Drs. Tobin
anc Nakanishi as a basis for dealing with the Bikinfans and others concerning the rediological situation.
In addition, members of the Trust Territory staff inquired about Che
radiological status of the Prins Eugen, apparently om the uncerstaning
that the Navy was prepared to release the ship to the Trust Territory.
We discussed this matter informally with the Navy and were advised that
there {a no record of proceedings intended to transfer the ship to the
Department of the Interior.
If the Trust Territory estres to salvage
the veseel, a request to this effect should be directed to ‘hief of
Naval Operations, Attention: CP-9°,
If re jueste’ the AEC is prepare!
to assist in a determination of the radiological condition of the ship.
For your information, participante in the tests ave expressed the
opinion that the Prin: Eugen was not contaminated to the extent to
preclude salvage on this basis.
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