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Dr. Dixy Lee Ray Chairman, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission As mentioned in my 7 June letter I have requested an aircraft for the trip to Enewetak and Johnston Island. The aircraft (AC-118) is available for departure on 3 September. I would propose the attached itinerary. If your schedule will permit I would suggest a joint trip and would look forward to accompanying you. I will also invite the appropriate officials from the Department of Interior and from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Your staff advises that prior to mid-August the Commission will have established the radiological standards, enabling DNA to have a draft environmental impact statement. I believe appropriate officials from AEC, DOI and DNA should accompany us to explain the DEIS and answer questions about the cleanup. They should brief us personally either prior to departure and/or on the aircraft enroute. I do not propose that you and I expose ourselves to any “confrontation”. Houever, I think it is important we show our personal interest and a willingness co discuss the issues later if appropriate, after all concerned have had an opportunity to work out details and answer any questions.
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Dr. Dixy Lee Ray I will ask my Executive Officer, Major Al Tiedn=n, to contact your office to arrange departure times, etc. Meanwhile if you have any suggested changes to the itinerary or any questions I will be pleased to respond. I look forward to what I believe will be a most interesting trip. Lieutenant General, USAF -
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FOR VISIT TO ENEWETAK AM - Depart Andrews via C-118 for Travis AFB, Calif. AM - Depart Travis AFB for Hickam AFB AM - Depart Hickam AFB for Kwajalein AM - Depart Kwajalein for Enewetak Remain Over Night. AM - Depart Enewetak for Majuro. Remain Over Night. AM - Depart Majuro for Johnston Atoll
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AM - Tour Johnston Atoll. PM - Depart Johnston Atoll for Hickam AFB. Remain Over Night. AM - Depart Hickam AFB for Travis AFB. Remain Over Night AM - Depart Travis AFB for Andrews AFB