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£400,000 the vessel could be reactivated to a standard of operational
guality and safety necessary to our programs and people.
This would
include modifications to accommodate scientific personnel in a decent mode
under otherwise trying conditions.
It would have a stand-alone capability
for up to two months which could become more important as the Enewetak
cleanup and rehabilitation project draws to a conciusion.
The proposed
annual operating costs are very similar to those now funded for the
LcuU.
The Ballistic Defense Missile Systems Command in Huntsville,
Alabama,who operates Kwajalein Missile Range, has given PASO verbal
indications that their contractor would provide support on Kwajalein
as was the case with the R.V. Liktanur.
On the whole, it seems to us that a good, relatively inexpensive solution
to DOE requirements is available in YFU-81 and since other entities have
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expressed a desire to the Navy for this vessel,
remain open much longer.
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