TRIP REPORT - MAJURO, KILI, JALUIT

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1.

There are no known radiation problems which would cause them
health problems because of the time they lived on Bikini.after
1972,

2.

Enyu data was being very carefully analyzed at the Washington
level.:and any decision would come from the DOI after advice
from DOE.

3.

The BNL medical team did not examine them because they expected

to find health problems due to radiation; rather it was a

courtesy examination because BNL was there anyhow to examine
Rongelap and Utirik people and to hold a pediatrics clinic.
4.

Wherever the Bikinians go, the U.S. Government will stay aware

of the state of their health and environment.

The Bikinians wanted us to know:
i.

They feel unwanted and need a place to call home.

2.

They want the U.S. to keep checking them.

The Brookhaven WBC technical personnel performed in an excellent
manner, worked long hours and kept a good rapport with the

Bikinians.

The participation of Evie Craighead as a translater

was invaluable.

BNL Medical Pro gram

This seemed to go well for Dr. Pratt and his group. although some of.
the hoped for meetings with Rongelap and Utirik and Bikini people

took place more on an individual basis rather than in croups..

Many

Bikinians from Ejit were also examined although I had ..parted for
Kili and have no specifios.

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Rongelap and Utirik Per Diem Problems
There are perhaps $45,000 of unpaid claims under the expired
(September 30, 1978) DOE/TTPI agreement and an unknown amount since

then that will be picked up under. the new proposed agreement which
is now being reviewed by the High Commissioner and Marshalls
Government.

I had numerous meetings with Chief Secretary Oscar DeBrum, Hospital
Administrator Don Wilson, Budget Officer Rodger Cotting, Vice Speaker
of the Nitijela Legislature

Namo Hermios and Utirik Nitijela

Representative Donald Matthews regarding past claims and the proposed

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