7. It 48 our understanding that a Coast Guard
vessel suitable for the mission is available at
Pearl Harbor, We have been informed that the Chief,
Office of Naval Research, 1s preparing a letter to
the Commendant, Coast Guard, requesting -use of this
vessel,
Arrangements have been made with Op 36 to
obtain surface water samples during the first two weeks
in February in the Far Eastern waters as outlined in
Appendix D,
These samples will be sent to the AEC
Health and Safety Laboratory, New York, New York, for
analysis and will make it possible for us to obtain
valuable preliminary information as to distribution of
radioactivity in these waters,
8, Tne Department of State has been informed of the
above facts and concurs in the need to undertake these
surveys as soon as is technically feasible,
9. Dr. John C, Bugher, Director of the Division of
Biology and Medicine, has assigned to the AEC Health
and Safety Laboratory the execution of the scientific
mission on behalf of the Commission, They will
assemble the equipment and personnel required for
the survey.
.
Very truly yours,
/8/ R. W. Cook, Deputy
K, D, Nichols
General Manager
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