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UNITED STATES
ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
OAK RIDGE OPERATIONS
P.O. BOX E
OAK
AREA CODE 615
RIDGE, TENNESSEE 37830
TELOCPHONE 483-8611
September 7, 1972
W. B. Hills, Director, Pacific Area Support Office
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PUERTO RICO NUCLEAR CENTER SPECIAL OCEANIC RESEARCH AT ENIWETOK AND BIKINI
Reference is made to the visit to your office in early June by Dr. Frank G.
Lowman, PRNC, and Dr. William Forster, DBER-Headquarters, concerning
preliminary arrangements for a study of the distribution patterns and biogeochemistry of Np, Pu, and Am at the Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls. The Division
of Biomedical and Environmental Research has authorized this project to be
conducted by the Puerto Rico Nuclear Center under the direction of Dr. Frank G.
Lowman of the PRNC. Our Puerto Rico Area Office (PRAQ) has requested that
arrangements for the logistic support and clearances necessary to the project
be made according to the enclosed schedule. We shall appreciate your assistance
in arranging for the logistic support in the Kwajalein-Eniwetok-Bikini areas,
and in obtaining the clearances as may be necessary for the Research Vessel
R. F. Palumbo, its operating crew, and scientific and supporting staff to carry
out the survey. Details for the project are outlined in the enclosed
memorandum from F. G. Lowman to J. P. Morgan dated August 22, 1972. With
regard thereto the following is noted:
1.
PRAO has made arrangements for the logistic support for the R/V Palumbo
for those portions of the voyage from Puerto Rico to Honolulu, and the
return from Honolulu to Puerto Rico. Your assistance in arranging for
the purchase of diesel fuel by the Palumbo from the Standard 01] Company
in Honolulu is appreciated.
2.
The Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research, Headquarters, is
making the contact with the Trust Territory.
Costs covering the logistic support provided to the Palumbo at Kwajalein
Approximate Date
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Support Needed
October 5, 1972
8,000 gal. marine grade diesel fuel
November 20, 1972
5,000 gal. marine grade diesel fuel
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5,000 gal. fresh water
5,000 gal. fresh water
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