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response, the DOI consults with the AEC/DBER. The AEC responds with a
willingness to fund "“research-related services" as a part of its authorized
responsibility.”*
16 Apr 73
RELOCATION
The people of Enewetak adopt a resolution that the DOD be the sole agency
in charge of the cleanup and rehabilitation of their atoll in the belief that they would
be most effective in ensuring an early and safe return of the Enewetakese to their
atoll. The DOD responds that it is necessary and most effective to functionally
assign responsibilities for the total rehabilitation process between departments.”
3 May 73
ADMINISTRATION
Gen. Frank A. Camm of AEC headquarters assigns the office of Mahlon E.
Gates, NV, the responsibility for a study to define the probable lifestyle patterns of
the Enewetak people subsequentto their return to Enewetak. This study will be used
in conjunction with the radiological report to analyze dose assessment and develop
recommendations for cleanup.’
31 May 73
CONTRACTOR
RELOCATION
Representatives of the Enewetak people, Theodore Mitchell and Hemos Jack
of the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation and Smith Gideon, magistrate of
Ujelang Atoll, meet with representatives of NV, the LLL, and the University of
Washington. They approve NVplansfor a visit to Ujelang in June to study probable
lifestyle patterns of resettled Enewetakese and express interest in an early radiological
certification and someresettlement of Japtan. NV provides data on external exposure
rates but stresses an inability to judge constraints on a return to Japtan pending
analysis of survey results on food-chain pathways.”
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3 AnARGotaskBroup's established: by ttie director, AEC/DOS, to review survey
results and prepare cleanup and rehabilitation recommendations for consideration by
the AEC. Members include T. McCraw (AEC/DOS), W. Nervik (LLL), D. Wilson (LLL),
and W. Schroebel (DBER). They work with staffs from NV and LLL involved with the
survey, as well as AEC staff from DMA; DBER; division of waste management and
transportation (DWMT); division of radiological safety (DRS); representatives from the
DOD,the DOI, and the EPA; and advisors from T.T. and BNL.
20 Aug 73
RADIATION
Representatives of the T.T., MLSC, DNA, AEC, and H&N meet on Majuro to
inform the district administrator on the progress of the survey efforts and on the
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results ofa field trip to Ujelang. AEC representatives report that the Enewetak people
were helpful in providing information on living patterns and dietary considerations
which will be incorporated into the radiologicat survey report.’