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understanding between the pertinent governmental agencies, there were
developments with respect to funding which required clarification before
funds could be committed.
In order that the materials requiredin construction could be pro-
cured as early as possible after funds were made available, on 1 November 1956 the H&N field forces submitted to their home office fifteen
requisitions for the materials indicated in the drawings that were approved
at that time.
On 5 November 1956 the Holmes & Narver field forces informed
their home office by dispatch that revisions to the plans for the dispensary
and for the installation of radio communication equipment, including a
1.5-kw generator to be housed in a shed built adjacent to the council house,
had been clarified with Trust Territory officials.
These revisions called
for an increase in the gross cost estimate amounting to $6,950.
The re-
. vised plans were sent to MAJUROfor the District Administrator's approval,
in addition to appropriate AEC offices.
During the month of November 1956 the tempo of logistic planning
increased.
It was determined that the Chief of Naval Operations would
make available an LST through the Commander, Military Sea Transport
Service.
This vessel would be utilized to carry construction materials
to ENIWETOK from the United States, then would be used to carry ma-
terials and men to RONGELAP.
It would remain there to support the
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