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Dr. E. M. Morimoto
Division Leader
Fnvironnental Sciences
Lawrence }|.ivermore Laboratory
Livermore, California
94550
Dear Ed:
During your December visit we agreed to detail what is needed
in the next round of dose estimates for Bikini.
As you know,
it is our commitment to conduct a program of radiological follovw-
up ane to periodicaily reassess radiological conditions at
Bikini.
LLL dose estimates along with the Brookhaven, PIL,
whole body measurements are the end products of this followup.
These measurements and predictions are key elicments in developing advice for Department of the Interior, DOI, and Department
of Desfense, DOD.
With the recent evacuation of Bikini Island
last August, the next question is whether or not Eneu Island
can be used es a village island end still maintain exposures
of residents within the acceptable standards.
Past data has
not provided any cptimism on the answer to this question. DOT
is anxiously ewaiting the new information.
We are committed to
providing this information and subsequent advice to DOI by the
end of January 1977S.
We nave listed and enclosed suggested options relative to the
assessment of FEneu as a village island.
Any suggestions you
have would ke most welcome.
We would of course be pleased to
discuss this with you and Bill Robison.
Sincerely,
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