Dr. Joseph Maher December 16, 1976 Page 4 a I would recommend that ERDA assume a more proactive role in the total effort. It's highly unlikely that pop and DOI will do more than carry out their immediate responsibilities. Continued moni- toring of radioactive levels is important as are continued efforts to communicate risks to Marshall Islanders. Moreover, I would strongly urge ERDA to consider monitoring the adjustment and inter- action processes of island groups. From my experience in working with American Indian groups involved in similar relocation efforts, I can assure you that the transition will not be a smooth one. The following questions are but a partial list of issues that could be addressed: 1. What steps will be taken to assist the Islanders to eventually develop a self-supporting economy? 2. What relearning of former methods of subsistence will occur and what will be their effect on the quality of life? 3. What norms and sanctions will emerge that will pre- vent Islanders from frequenting off-limit areas? How will they be enforced? 4. To what extent have western ways affected the culture of the people? 5. Will adoption of western ways introduce forms of social deviancy, such as alcoholism, delinquency, unemployment, depression, etc.? 6. What prevention measures can be developed to reduce the possible emergence of social deviancy? 7. What adjustments will be made by Islanders and how will they effect daily living patterns? 8. What does the future hold for an island group 9. What are the social, etc. of Islanders? isolated from the main flow of economic activity? educational, employment needs, Battelle Human Affairs Research Centers here in Seattle has competent staff sensitive to the issues just raised and can plan a long-term program to investigate a number of these issues. The tasks demand an interdisciplinary approach where staff scientists representing a broad range of social and behavioral science expertise function as a team.