AO4 ees UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION OAK RIDGE OPERATIONS P.O. BOX E OAK AREA CODE 615 RIDGE, TENNESSEE 37830 TELOCPHONE 483-8611 September 7, 1972 W. B. Hills, Director, Pacific Area Support Office ° PUERTO RICO NUCLEAR CENTER SPECIAL OCEANIC RESEARCH AT ENIWETOK AND BIKINI Reference is made to the visit to your office in early June by Dr. Frank G. Lowman, PRNC, and Dr. William Forster, DBER-Headquarters, concerning preliminary arrangements for a study of the distribution patterns and biogeochemistry of Np, Pu, and Am at the Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls. The Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research has authorized this project to be conducted by the Puerto Rico Nuclear Center under the direction of Dr. Frank G. Lowman of the PRNC. Our Puerto Rico Area Office (PRAQ) has requested that arrangements for the logistic support and clearances necessary to the project be made according to the enclosed schedule. We shall appreciate your assistance in arranging for the logistic support in the Kwajalein-Eniwetok-Bikini areas, and in obtaining the clearances as may be necessary for the Research Vessel R. F. Palumbo, its operating crew, and scientific and supporting staff to carry out the survey. Details for the project are outlined in the enclosed memorandum from F. G. Lowman to J. P. Morgan dated August 22, 1972. With regard thereto the following is noted: 1. PRAO has made arrangements for the logistic support for the R/V Palumbo for those portions of the voyage from Puerto Rico to Honolulu, and the return from Honolulu to Puerto Rico. Your assistance in arranging for the purchase of diesel fuel by the Palumbo from the Standard 01] Company in Honolulu is appreciated. 2. The Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research, Headquarters, is making the contact with the Trust Territory. Costs covering the logistic support provided to the Palumbo at Kwajalein Approximate Date | | Support Needed October 5, 1972 8,000 gal. marine grade diesel fuel November 20, 1972 5,000 gal. marine grade diesel fuel REPOSITORY . FOLDER 5,000 gal. fresh water 5,000 gal. fresh water O€& 16 [SO Y ¥