Honorable Henry M, Jackson - 2 - including components of the tuna industry, hospitals, and the fishermen, the port city involved, On the average, $5,555 was distributed to each of the surviving Japanese fishermen, whereas about $15,000 was provided as compensation for the fisherman who died within a short period after the incident, The medical follow-up of the Marshallese people has been of major concern to the AEC, Very shortly after the incident occurred, the involved population was evacuated to Kwajalein Naval Base where they received extensive observation and care for several months, Subsequently, medical teams irom the U, S. have examined these people on an annual basis, The primary late medical findings have related to thyroid abnormalities and where indicated, therapy has been provided, It is our intention to continue the medical surveillance of the Marshallese people and to provide whatever is needed for the health and well-being of the individuals involved, This incident occurred in 1954 and during the subsequent years, there have been many developments that relate to it. In order to provide you with a more complete description of the events, we are enclosing a narrative summary covering the period to which Congressman Balos’ comments are addressed, If we can be of further service to you, us know, please do not hesitate to let Sincerely, (Sioned) Enzi DeRenzis eneral Manager Enclosure: AEC Staff Comments on Allegations of Congressman Balos of the Congress of Micronesia bee: JCAE Chairman (2) Commissioner Ramey Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Larson Commissioner Doub GM (2) Cong. Rel. (2) Secy AGMR BMA IP MA (2) «L.000 , , ER