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Support for Deparlznent of the Interior Radiological Survey With respect ~o the Bikini support alone, the cost to Interior on a reimbursable basis would be $609,”000. This aspect has been discussed with Interior and Energy Res earth and Development Administration (ERDA ). Qoth a~e.ncies hold to the position that neither has ~ny funds to ~ay fo:.— the DoD support and that, absent DoD support, no survey can b~.- fa~re to conduct—t~e survey could have serious political implications for the United States Government and the Administration. (C) This brings us to a situation very similar to that encountered in t;.c Bikini cleanup. The Office of the General Counsel then determined that DoD had no existikg obligation th~t would allow use of regularly appropriated funds. It was then decided to use the C_g~~, Defense appro -
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(C) The foregoing rationale for the use of the Contingencies, Defense appropriation is equally valid today (ISA memorandum of 14 December 190S at TAB B). Therefore, we recommend your approval of the use of the Contingcncics, Defense appropriation and the furnishing of the requested Bikini support, with the proviso in the letter to Interior that , reimbursement will be required for future operations of this nature. ~ Accordingly, it is recommended jhat you sign the enclosed letter to ~ the Secretary of the Interior and the memorandum to the Secretaries of j Navy and Air Force and Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). Prepared by CAPT MEARL GALLUP, OX71 903
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