James L. Liverman -3- Relative to the indemnification clause, we explained that the clause in the Agreement does not relieve the AEC from responsibility in the event that liability, injury, loss or damage will have resulted from fault or negligence of the Commission, its contractors, or employees. Apparently, a legal advisor to the Micronesian Congress felt that the wording of this clause might relieve the Commission of any responsibility, whether due to negligence or not. Mr. Greenleigh explained that the clause only holds the Commission harmless for damages that do not result from fault or negligence of the Commission, its contractors, or its employees. After the substantive discussion was completed, Mr. Farley expressed his appreciation to the AEC for its greater cooperation during recent years. His attitude reflected an understanding of the limitation on actions that can be taken by the AEC relative to the Marshallese. The meeting was amicable and seemed to reflect an improvement in relations between the AEC and the Congress of Micronesia. We agreed to submit the revised draft as proposed by AEC and accepted by the Micronesian representatives along with a letter of explanation to the Department of Interior for transmittal to the Trust Territory at an early date. Consideration of the agreement is to be expedited by both parties so that the program can be implemented as quickly as possible. Sidney Marks, M.D. Biomedical Programs Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research 5008455