(10-12 times the 1974 levels with some people near the MPC) was considered a serious finding. The people admitted that they had been eating the forbidden pandanus and breadfruit which could account for the increased body burdens. With regard to Pu, the problems associated with getting sufficient urine samples for analysis by “clean"' technique, as recommended by TTIG group, was mentioned and further consideration must be given to acquiring adequate samples. The Bikini situation would need careful consideration by the new standing committee to be formed as described below. Eniwetak - DOES thinks it urgent to have whole body counting done on the returning Eniwetak people within several months. It was agreed that BNL should arrange to have this done, using the existing whole-body counter trailer which would be set up at Eniwetak. equipment would be provided by ERDA. Cost for new electronic The present bioassay: program (includ- ing sick call by physicians) would continue at Bikini for the present, but the Eniwetak bioassay program would not be connected with physicians. The subject of bringing some Bikini people to New York for in vivo Am counting at NYU was discussed and the opinion was expressed that this might cause undue concem on the part of the Bikinians. The possibility of bringing non-Bikini people back for counting was suggested. Decision-making responsibilities Responsibilities for radiation assessment in the Marshall Islands in ERDA has been divided between DOES and DBER. data from different laboratories DOES gathers radiological (BNL - Terrestrial, University of