DRAFT Nov 62 | 24 RADIATION A proposed FRC statement "concerning radioactive ipdine in fallout" recommendstaking protective action when annualradioiodine intake exceeds 365,000 micromicrocuries, or the average thyroid dose equivalent in infant exceeds 5R.'” WEAPON TESTING The Kennedy administration establishes Safeguard "C" upom recommendation of the JCS and the U.S. Senate to accompanythe U.S. adherence fo the limited test ban treaty prohibiting atmospheric nuclear weapontesting. Safegbard °C," which is one of four test ban treaty safeguards, involves maintenance off the capability to resume atmospheric nuclear testing promptly should the test ban featy or any ofits terms be abrogated by the Soviet Union." 15 Mar 64 CONTRACTOR MEDICAL A preliminary statement by Conard and Hicking (BNL) concérning their March 1964 survey of Rongelap reveals that the people are "generally in health with no apparent nutritional deficiencies," and that "no evidence of cance or leukemia” has been detected. Some exposed children, however, have exhibited af"slight retardation of growth and development," and “thyroid nodules were found in three exposed girls." These nodules are being evaluated further.’™ 1 May 64 WEAPONTESTING Alvin R. Leudecke, the AEC general manager, tells Atajj Marshall islands that, as a result of the U.S. signing of the limite L. Balos of the nuclear test ban treaty in August 1963, “it is clear that the United States has no present intention of conducting any tests of nuclear weaponsin the Marshall Islands." 31 Jul 64 RADIATION Upon the recommendations of the FRC, President Lyndon B.ffohnson approves the adoption of the Protective Action Guide (PAG), or the "projecttd absorbed dose to individuals in the general population which warrants protective faction following a contaminating event,” and the use of this Buide by federal agencies. The PAG for iodine’”’ is set at "30 rads to the thyroid."' 22 Aug 64 ADMINISTRATION CLAIMS LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY P.L. 88-485 appropriates $950,000 to "compensate inhabitan|s Atoll ... for radiation exposures sustained ... as a result of Castle in the Rongelap Bravo. Payments are to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Interior and considered Jn "full settlement and discharge of all claims against" the U.S.""" P.L. 88-487 gives the Secretary of the Interior the power to @xtenc any federal program administered by any "department, corporation, or othdr agency of the executive branch of the Government" to the T.T.'