4) I ae ey INTERAGENCY MEETING ON RADIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS October 12, 1978 The meeting was hosted by the Department of Interior, Office of Territorial Affairs and was attended by representatives from Defense Nuclear Agency, Department of Energy, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Office of Micronesian Status Negotiations, and the hosts. The meeting agenda, attendee list, and biographies of James A. Joseph, Ruth G. Van Cleve, Adrian P. Winkel, and Vice Admiral Robert R. Monroe are enclosed along with additional items as referenced in the text below. The following statements are summary highlights of the speakers' presentations and are presented in the order of the topics as listed in the agenda. I. Opening Remarks: Under Secretary James A. Joseph, DOI The DOT is fully committed toward meeting the obligations, responsibilities, and commitments to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. (A list of these commitments is given in the enclosure titled "Statement of Understanding on the Part of the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Concerning the Move of the People of Bikini Island, August 1978). The meetings with the people were described as emotionally draining and physically exhausting! Ii. status Report on the Northern Marshall Islands Radiological Survey (DOE): L. Joe Deal (DOB) The historical and factual background leading up to the need for the survey was reviewed. T. McCraw (DOR) The 13 Atoll survey is proceeding smoothly and is on schedule. The initial series (3 series total) has been concluded. Excellent support has. been received from the Department of the Navy and the DOI. gu SO095k1