Dr.
Hal Hollister
July 29, 1977
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it pertains to the rehabitation process.
Also our almost
daily communication with ham radio operators on Enewetak and
Majuro keep us informed of developments.
We are encouraged
by continued efforts to monitor radioactivity levels.
Being
aware of the biological problems they may face, natives are
returning in small numbers prior to the official beginning
of the rehabitation effort.
However, how they will respond
‘to safety recommendations and accommodations to conditions
are unknown.
Behavioral problems will occur and can endure
for a number of years.
They can be prevented through careful
study and analysis.
The Battelle Human Affairs Research Centers here in Seattle
has competent staff sensitive to the issues just raised and
can plan a long-term program to investigate these issues.
The task demands an interdisciplinary approach where staff
Scientists representing a broad range of social and behavioral
science, expertise function as a team.
I have a number of additional thoughts and ideas on the subject
and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you in
the
immediate
future.
I
look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
2ph mB. Trimble, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Social Change Study Center
JET :mr
Enclosure
cc:
W.d.
Bair,
WW Burr,
BNW
DBER/ERDA
JA Hébert, HARC
W Templeton, BNW
Qj nse