covering several different Marshall Island compensatory topics, including the ex gratia compensation of the Rongelap and Utirik people for radiation injuries. The bill had already been approved by the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, the changes in wording suggested by ERDA had not been included in the version passed. It is understood that some changes may still be suggested before the Senate consideration of the bill. Annual medical checkups on Bikini and Eniwetak people Since the Bikini and Eniwetak people were not exposed to radiation at the time of the accident, as is true of the Rongelap and Utirik people, medical examinations would not be justified on the basis of possible radiation effects. However, the view has been expressed that these displaced people should be considered as a special group of Marshallese, and the fact that they will be living on islands that have been contaminatted would warrant annual medical checkups for psychological reasons nothing more. (reassurance) if for It was noted that the Bikini people have requested by letter that the BNL medical group visit them; also that Congressman Balos has publicly expressed disappointment that the Eniwetak program does not include medical examinations of the returning people. The Chairman said that DBER would give this subject further consideration and report on their conclusions later. Bioassay program — Bikini and Eniwetak Bikini ~ and Pu findings. A letter to Dr. Liverman was presented with tables of 1 The increase in 137 06 body burdens of the Bikini people GY. ess 37o5