JVFFICIAL USIE ONLY -2mine air contaminants. Dr. Robert A. (B Conard, O. Stuart, Medical Biology Department). Department, BNL, presented his latest observations and data on the Rongelapese and discussed future plans for monitoring the Bikini people before their return to the Atoll and plans for medical radiological surveillance of the people after resettlement. In its executive session the ACBM recommended that consideration be given to the development of some mechanisms for payment to the Utirik popu- lation as research subjects in a way to assure their continued cooperation with the investigation of the Ma~shallese accidentally exposed to radioactive fallout in 1954. The ACBM recognized that in view of the low dose of radiation received by the Utirik ponulation the mechanism for payment must avoid the connotation that this was compensation for radiation exposure. The ACBM also noted the necessity for continued medical care of the Rongelap population probably by the assignment of a paramedical person on a continuing basis to insure that the late effects of these accidental exposures are adequately detected and managed as well as to insure the validity of the continuing investigation of the medical findings in this group. The ACBM recommended that the AEC investigate mechanisms of stimulating the creation of monograph on natural radiation backgrounds, possibly under the aegis of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council and/or the National Council on Radiological Protection and Measurements. The ACBM felt that in view of the concern being expressed by members of the scientific community concerning the relevancy of present radiation protection standards, an in-depth investigation of the quantity and quality of unavoid- able natural radiation would be of great assistance in putting these problems in proper perspective. OFFICIAL USE ONLY