In response to a question from DOT, it was stated that DOE will be able to distinguish which atoll islands would be habitable within a few weeks after the aerial portion of the survey has been concluded. This time frame is early January 1979. The final dose assessment report will require nearly 2 years to complete. The Eneu garden plot is a separate program under LLL and the data analysis and assessment results are expected in early January 1979. II]. Need for Expanded Health and Environmental Monitoring (DOE and DOI): Robert Conard,M.D... Brookhaven National Lab The historical background of 25 years of medical rollowup aid surveillance was reviewed ending with the recommencation that the Bikini and Enewetak people should have a ccnti:ued medical followup program with an annual medical examination. These people consider the discovery of any disease or medical problem as being radiation causeu regardless of the level of exposure. Dr. H. Pratt related that the exposure level of the Bikini and Enewetak people is no higher than that received by the people in India who live in the Monazite Sand areas. The general question is who should conduct the medical programs. The report titled "The Radiological Status of the Bikini People" <A Summary Report, prepared by Dr. Conard, is enclosed. L. Joe Deal The whole body counting program is essential and will be continued. measured. The exposed Bikini and Fnewetak groups will be We are planning to measure (whole body count) the Bikinians as soon as the logistics can be worked out, hopefully prior to January 1, 1979. T. Mitchell, Micronesian Legal Counsel Fnewetak people must be included in the program. depend on DOE to advise us on what is required. IV. We will Status Report on Bikini Situation and What Must be Done in the Immediate Future (DOL: WS oo oc3::