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LEITER OF UNDERSTAND lNG The purpose of this letter is to establish an understanding of the general responsibilities of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Defense Nuclear Agency during each party’s survey of Eniwetok Atoll, i.e., the radiological survey being conducted by WOO of the AEC and the engineering survey being conducted by DNA. To accomplish the radiological survey and the engineering survey in an expeditious and cooperative manner, the following responsibilities of DNA and the AK. are understood. Defense Nuclear Agency a. G3:kA2r information for planning any cleanup of Eniwetok. This will necessarily include an engineering survey. b. For a period of time as mutually agreed on by AEC and DNA, act as the single point of contact with the Department of Defense to provide through the assets of the Department of Defense: 1. Air and sea logistics incident to the surveys. 3, Base support at the Atoll to include but not limited to fueling, housing, medical support, explosive ordnance disposal SUp-- port, vehicles, boats and storage space. 4. Special mission assets such as helicopters and boats for specialized portions of the survey.
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Atomic Energy Commission a. Obtain radiological information about the Atoll by: 1. Conducting a survey to gather radiological data. 2. Analyzing and assessing this radiological data. 3. Preparing interim and final reports on these activities as promptly as technically feasible. b. Provide radiological criteria for any cleanup. c. Provide results of an aerial radiological survey. d. Provide Rad-SaXe support to the engineering survey as follows: 2. Escorts as required. 3. Identification of radiological hazards. 5. Collection and analysis of at least one set of soil profile samples on contaminated islands. e. Provide direction for employment of those DoD assets, such as helicopters and watercraft, dedicated to the radiological survey. Questions concerning reimbursement for specific services will be resolved on a case by case basis. Lieutenant General, USA ~f~jor General, USA Defense Nuclear Agency for Military Application