TO: Paul ¥. Foster -2- January 27, 1958 be made available for scientific studies unrelated to the character of the weapons themselves,'' this is desirable but it is to be recalled that funds for new research for fiscal year 1957-58 are limited to the support of research related to the fallout program (Sunshine). (3) ‘the recommended scientific program should be supported and carried out independently of the military. program rather than on a “not to interfere" basis." All programs of research in the vicinity of the Enivetok Test Site are dependent upon the military at least to the extent of logistic support. If the execution of a research program is necessary during the time of weapons testing then close cooperation with the military is of prime importance. If a cooperative plan is not feasible thén the solution may be the scheduling of a test specifically designed for the basic research scientist to study fundamental problems in oceanography or the other sciences. Research programs that do not have to be carried on during the weapons testing program should be scheduled accordingly. Japanese oceanographic vessels collected samples and determined the radioactive contamination in the ocean from both Castle and Redwing. Similar collections and determinations can be expected for Hardtack. (In fact the Japanese effort in number of scientists and number and quality of research vessels will far surpass our efforts.) In the past we have exchanged data with the Japanese on the contamination in the ocean and will be prepared to do so again. Be zat “ iy ~_ CF &s ak ane gn PEE , a boot - ed n BMES OFFICE p> Seymour :pas SURNAME ® |. DATE ® 1738758 |.._-.--.--- Form AEC-318 (Rev. 9-63) | Veslsv\ U. $, @OveRna | ARCHIVES — a