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 BEST COPY AVAILABLE 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. REPOSITORY COLLECTION BOX No. FOLOER A 2 © Doe/ MV leaz “EnIne2 7K) 7 SUAVEG 7