OPERATIONS PLAN MISSION NO. 8 FY 1979 ENEWETAK AND BIKINI LAGOONS BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLL) has DOE-sponsored programs in the Marshall Islands involving the sampling, méasurement, and cycling characteristics of radionuclides in soil, water and biota. These investigations are aimed at producing results which will better enable the United States Government to rehabilitate Marshall Island Atolls for the safe use by their former residents. If, DESCRIPTION OF MISSION At Enewetak Atoll the lagoon bottom sediment sampling work begun in April will be completed. The R. V. Liktanur II will serve as a work boat and will provide quarters and Subsistence to the scientists. iil. Bikini sampling will be performed similarly. RESPONSIBILITIES Dr. Vic Noshkin will be the Party Chief. SCHEDULE V. E. Noshkin AR AR LV AR LV AR LV AR AR Hono Kwaj Kwaj Bikini Bikini Ent Ent Kwaj Hono 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/19 6/20 6/23 R.J. Eagle (same as above) J.S. (same as above) Schweiger 6/24 LOGISTICAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS A. H&N - area clearances, hotel and vehicles per Dr. Noshkin's letter dated May 8, 1979, B. DOE/DNA Coordinator - Prepare manifest and assist in logistics per usual. C. On board ~- i. Operational winch and adequate freezer space for sediment samples. 2. Empty water barrels to be picked up from Enewetak. 6/25