ERDA will provide copies of any written statements to
Plaintiffs' counsel, and will notify counsel of any contemplated meetings where radiological information is to be
provided to the Bikini people.
Someof plaintiffs' criticism of Bikini program can only be
corrected by more, not less, communication with Bikini
people.

RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY
A.

ERDAis prepared to begin the aerial survey within 30 days

of a commitment of logistics support by DOD.
B.

VIL

A survey of Bikini Atoll only would require about 2 weeks
of field work to collect data. A complete written report of
the aerial measurements will be available within 60 days.
No surveys of other atolls in the Northern Marshalls are
required to interpret the Bikini data.

INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS

A.

ERDAis prepared to ask NASto appoint a committee of

5 scientists to analyze and evaluate the data produced" by
the aerial survey; to cooperate fully with the NAS Committee
and supply it with all available radiological data on Bikini.
Alternatives:

VIII.

1.

ERDA supply list of scientists to Court and Court
appoints the Committee.

2.

ERDAand Plaintiffs Counsel agree on a 5-man panel.

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RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF FLORA AND FAUNA
Considered to be part of VII above.

IX.

CONTROL OF AGENCY SPENDING AND CONTRACTS DOE ARCHIVES
A.

Can't agree, and don't think plaintiffs' proposal is workable

in any event.

Propose that Government statement, or

stipulation of parties, be submitted which specifies the
commitments discussed above.

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