COOperavcion AT LURE DIPOCvantWEULCdL CAGLONAVULUNBe LO Tid ULST cussed this matter with the High Commissioner and other officials of the Trust Territory and feels that they are synpathetic to this approach. Dr. Conard further believes that a payment of about $100 to each of the 157 Utirik people involved or their next descendant would conatitute an acceptable amount and that auch payment, if made, should be clearly identified as an "in- convenience payment” and disassociated completely from any idea of recompense for having been subjected to fallout radiation. Because of the great importance that wa place on the continuation of these examinationa, we endorse Dr. Conard‘s proposal; and the AEC is prepared to provide approximately $16,000 for this purpose. We assume that, if approved, the funds would be made avallable by transfer to the Trust Territory for appropriate distribution to the individuals concerned:. 9926 US. 4 -7Q_ Box ZEAal_. [rove alder _ AiENERGY cawes3hON iCollectien__ Gf | 4COVES 3 fetet Seere Mies3Radinbns Uae. 92 - G/ 7 nc 44 PLE