Memo to file -2- close to shore on both sides of many of the islands. There are a number of known burial sites and possibly some additional which are neither recorded nor marked. Furthermore, in view of the increased public and political sensitivity to ecological and environmental matters and an increasingly vocal "anti" element, we may expect that all of our efforts will be closely scrutinized. Eniwetok Island: The base headquarters island. Facilities appear to be in excellent condition. Sufficient for quartering a large cleanup crew and for maintenance shops, laboratory support, etc. A superb air terminal, good small boat docks and an anchorage for larger vessels. Eniwetok is not believed to have any radiological problem. Parry Island: Not now in use, but has many buildings in good condition and could probably be restored as a logistic base at reasonable cost. The deepwater pier is at Parry, but is in disuse and disrepair. site manager indicates that some time ago -was made for repair of this pier. Visual out suggests that it might be put back in than this amount, but to preserve it as a The an estimate of $200 K inspection from a mile use for something less permanent asset (as should be done to truly exploit the Atoll’s potential) would probably cost a quarter million, plus. no radiological problem. Parry is believed to have Japtan Island: Still in very close to its natural state (palm trees, lizards and dense underbrush), with a few buildings and an antenna farm. Probably of no consequence in the cleanup, as it has no radiological problem and would not be particularly useful for cleanup support. Runit: Clearly one of the bigger problems. Has much buried debris,numerous beached derelict vessels (LCU's, LCM's), a difficult plutonium problem and a large quantity of iron, probably activated, in the shallow water on the seaward side. Scrap metal readings range from 100“¢/hr to 35mr /hr, with surface readings generally in this range also. Both Scripps (artificial upwelling) and the