PLSP
SUBJECT: Status Report,
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Cleanup of Bikini Atoll
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6 AUG TWby
5. Based on existing cleanup understandings it is expected that the
AEC-DOD phase of the cleanup work will be completed in early Sept~
ember and withdrawal of the Task Group will be completed prior to 1
October 1969, Roll-up planning has been initiated with CINCPACFLT
and COMSERVPAC to arrange for tow and cargo lift of equipment back
to Hawaii, Johnston Island and other points, Plans are also being
made with the TTG to facilitate arrival of their personnel at Bikint
during the roll-up phase, At the request of the Department of Interior
detailed plans are being completed for transfer of certain AEC-DOD
consumable/expendable equipment now at Bikini to the Trust Territory
Government, In general, this equipment falls into the category of
not being economically feasible to return to normal bases and restore
to proper condition when packing, shipping and repair costs are considered, This equipment will be of considerable assistance to the
TTG in their phase of the resettlement program,
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Separate correspondence,
as may be necessary, will be initiated
with appropriate agencies to continue orderly planning for phase-out
of the AEC-DOD program at Bikini.
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L. M. MUSTIN
Vice Admiral, USN
Director
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HICOMTERPACIS SAIPAN
DDR&E
ASD(ISA)
ATSD (AE)
OSD Gen Counsel
Chairman, JCS
CNO
CINCPAC
CINCPACAF
CINCPACFLT
CINCUSARPAC
AGMMA/AEC
Nat Sec Div,
CJTF-8
CJTG 8.8
CJTG 8,5
BOB (Fis Matters)
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