Dr. Hal Hollister July 29, 1977 Page 4 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