William J. Stanley
~2-
July 3, 1979
On May 18 and 19 the trailer was moved to the M.V. Marshall Islands and stored
in the ship's hold. By the evening of May 19 we had departed for Kili. Due
to lack of sufficient electrical power, it wasn't possible to count people on
Kili Island.
Consequently, we transported those former Bikini Atoll residents
who decided to participate in our urine and whole body counting bioassay program
to Jabor Jaliut.
Jabor-Jaliut.
of May 23.
On May 21 we counted 15 persons from Kili and 17 persons from
We returned to Kili on May 22 and to Majuro early in the morning
As the result of this trip, a total of 129 Marshallese were whole body
counted and approximately 75 urine samples were received.
Of those counted,
we estimate that 79 individuals were part of the population removed from
Bikini in August 1978.
This last trip has resulted in proposed modifications concerning trip
procedures. We hope to follow the suggested procedures outlined in Harry Brown's
June 4, 1979 report to you.
In our June 5, 1978 trip report we outlined several areas of general repair
which the whole body counting trailer needed. Those repairs were never made and
now the conditions are far worse and extremely dangerous to work in. The windows
remain broken and the roof leaks more than before.
Not only is this water
damaging our equipment during operations, but the water drains from the electric
light fixtures and plugs and presents a high hazard potential for fire and
electrical shock. In addition, the constant water leaks have resulted in an
area located in front of the shield, which has rotted almost through the subflooring.
The residence side of the trailer is not habitable if rain is expected
and should no longer be used for anything but "wet" storage.
conditions result in an unsafe work environment.
All of these
Harry Brown stated that he would commence looking for a new trailer upon
his return to Honolulu.
We request that this search be expedited.
As you know,
we are anticipating a trip to Utirik, Rongelap and Enewetak August 25 to
September 15.
This trip could definitely be the old trailer's demise.
It
would be timely to discuss the design and procurement of a new trailer in
August.
In conclusion, I would again like to thank all persons who were involved
with this trip for a job well done.
I'm looking forward to our next meeting.
Sincerely,
Oleet iMDorger
Robert P. de
RPM/jwe
cc
N.
A.
Greenhouse
E. T. Lessard