. J iit) -6- than those occurring in U. S. population during the high fallout period 1963-1964. None the less, these levels are below those currently expe- rienced by some portions of the Eskimo population. By removing specific locally produced food items, and substituting important nutrients, the Bikini diet will contain about the levels of radioactivity deemed accept- able to world population in recent years. Sources of exposure will have to be evaluated and decisions reached whether or not to take action to minimize exposure through the various pathways that may be present. In addition, one should weigh, with some compassion, the present socio-economic stress of displacement and the fact that life away from Bikini is quite depressing to say the least. The following time-table was proposed for consideration of the radiological health aspects: 1. Completion by late March of a draft report synthesizing pertinent available data from the 1967 survey, and submission of this report to a working group. 2. Consideration of report by working group and presentation of a final report to panel of independent ‘experts for review and recommendation after mid-April. It was agreed that the. schedule recommended for completion of this evaluation was reasonable. It was pointed out that even when the health and safety considerations are met, and the USAF relinquishes title to the area, it will take some two or more years to complete the rehabilitation program (clearing land, planting coconut and other crops, building houses and the like). Thus an early finding regarding radiological safety would facilitate the entire program. Prepared by: John R. Totter, Director, DBM Philip F. Gustafson, DBM # c ‘Roy D. Maxwell, 0S Meiw q ‘