contamination of certain lagoons as a result of nuclear testing. Taraphrased, his remark was to the effect that we are dealing witn the small eni of a verv large sunject. In all instances it was not possible to cxplain everything as “O1l) as could be wished. Despite this, the Committee fecls that there is enougn basic information in plain language and nlain ideas to give the reader sufficient knowledge to make the report and ite recommendations meaningful. The accuracy and appropriateness contained in the introductory section dealing with radiation in general is primarily due to the efforts of the Conmittee's consultants--especially to Dr. William S. Cole, Pr. E. Eric Pocnin, and Dr. Toshiyuki Kumatori. Their assistance in editing this section has been invaluable. Relative to this, it should be enphasized that the consultants to tne Committee should in no way be connected vith the validity of the report, assumptions, conclusions, ojsinions or recommendations. its Under no circumstances should any nart of this renort--with the exception of the consultants' reports to the Committee--ne taken to represent the views of the consultants, the organizations in which they work or with which they are connected, or their respective governments. In commenting upon its own report in this foreword, the Committee would also like to bring to the attention of the reader what it considers to be some rather interesving circumstances, which may or may not have bearing on the report itself. One of these, mentioned later on, involves the lack of information received from the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense. was requested nearly one year ago. follow-up letters by the Committee. 1s a self-evident fact. ‘this information No response has heen forthcoming--despite The Committee believes this points out what The mandates of the Committee by law are hasically inimical Mm 5010258