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and bioassay medical studies; environmental assessments
the long-range
effectiveness of the preventive technologies used at Bikini Atoll; logistical support for
the DOEoperations; and a program of radiological education.**
FY 1989
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
RADIATION
The Marshall Islands program indudes medical surveillance provided by the
BNL, environmental studies conducted by the LLNL, and whole body counts and other
bioassay procedures pertaining to the Rongelap and Utirik people|by the BNL.
Oct 88
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RADIATION
A House concurrent resolution is introduced in the] U.S. House of
Representatives stating that it is the sense of the House that funds be appropriated
for the phase 2 comprehensive radiation and health study at Rongelap Atoll.°*’
7 Oct 88
AGREEMENT
MEDICAL
The RMI states that it is not in a position to match the funds for the DOE
programs in FY 1990. Out of concern for the well-being of the people of Bikini,
Enewetak, and Rongelap, the RMI hopes that the U.S. goverriment will obtain
sufficient funding.”*
21 Oct 88
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RELOCATION
Congressional
Reps. Miller and Udall and Del. de Lugo submit Hou
Resolution 395 that expresses the sense of Congress regarding the habitability of
Rongelap Atoll. The resolution concludes that the DOE and the
[bOI should make
funds available to the RMI to contract for a comprehensive study pf the habitability
of Rongelap.*”
26 Oct 88
RADIATION
In response to a RMI request to provide recommendatiofs as to how to
decrease the uptake of cesium’” in food crops, the DOE suggests
applying 1200
pounds per acre of potassium chloride. This process is used on —neu through the
bol.
2 Nov 88
RADIATION
Jn a draft proposal the DOE outlines a radiological education program for the
Marshallese.*"