PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED . ALAS United States Departmentof the Interior OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240 JUN 22 1978 Dr. William W. Deputy Director Burr Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research Department of Energy Washington, D.C. Dear Dr. 20545 Burr: You will-recall that I wrote to you on April 6, 1978, on the request Senator Amata Kabua of the Marshall Islands had made with respect to the case of_ who was one of the 1954 fallout victims. You replied on April 21, 1978, that the matter would have to be discussed with Dr. Conard. At that time, Dr. Conard was in thé Marshalls but you stated that you would send your comments as soon as possible following his return in early May. Dr. Conard, by phone, has discussed this case briefly with Mr. John E. deYoung of my staff and has indicated that Senator Kabua's statements regarding the inadvertent removal of parathyroid glands when her thyroid gland was removed are correct. The request that case be con- sidered for additional compensation is warranted in my estimation. We will need an official statement from Dr. Conard or froin your office on this case to consider it. Since the question of compensation for the fallout I am anxious to give Senator Kabua and answer aS soon as possible. could be expedited. is a very emotional one, a definite I would appreciate it if a reply Sincerely yours, PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED Mrs. Ruth G. Van Cleve. Director Office of Territorial Affairs 40-946 . foow (