DRAFT 67 environmental protection, safety, and emergency preparedfess, signs the recommendation for transfer of these two EP programs to DP] and another EP program, radiological surveys and certification, to the assistant seqretary for nuclear energy. Among the arguments cited against the Marshall Islands pfogram transfer in an unsigned attachment to Vaughan’s 29 October memorandum fo DOESecretary Edwards are: DP has limited headquarters medical, health, or enyronmental expert staff to direct the program, and “historically, EP has retained management of the program because of its perceived expertise." In that same documé€nt proponents of that transfer contend that the Marshall Islands program is primarily operational and related to past weapon testing, a major DP activity; that NV manages the logistical support in the Pacific for DP; and that EP handling represents a oversight role.*”” Nov 82 cqnflict with the EP MEDICAL RADIATION Islands That Were Surveyed in 1978) to the Marshallese to explainjthe results of the 1978 measurements for Rongelap, Utirik, Taka, Rongerik, Ailingiqae, Likiep, Ailuk, Jemo, Mejit, Wotho, and Ujelang Atolls. According to Tommy McCraw, the 400 mRem/yr exposure rate "on page 39” appears to be an erroneous vaue not supported by whole-body monitoring. McCraw says that "the value should mRem/year,” provided the food restriction remains effective.*” less than 100 8-9 Dec 82 CONTRACTOR MEDICAL RADIATION DOE representatives and contractors from the PNL and|LLNt meet with Marshall Islanders at Majuro to explain the 1978 radiological shrvey. NoT. T. representative attends. Roger Ray serves as the DOE spokesnjan, and Tommy McCraw attends as an observer. The Marshallese ask why only ceftain islands were included in the survey; which areas are safe with respect to health; and how the radiation affects people’s health. According to McCraw, the Marshaflese/English book was "well received,” and Ray was effective in responding to the purpose and findings of the survey. Nevertheless, McCraw is upset because "some of tke Marshallese at the meeting appeared surprised, confused, and skeptical of Roger’ statements that food from Enjebi Island and from the northern islands at Rongelab could be eaten with certain qualifications, and that the people should make up their own judgments based upon cancerrisk estimates and upon the need for food." McCaw regards Ray’s advice as incompatible with the DOE policy of adhering to federal [and international radiation protection standards and giving DOE-coordinated radiol@gical advice and assistance to the DOI and the T.T. high commissioner. According McCraw, Ray’s Statements on the consumption of Enjebi and northern islandg food were not coordinated within the DOE. McCraw considers this episode a gontinuationof a difference of opinion between DOE headquarters safety staff and NV that started when NV becameinvolved in the Enewetak cleanup.‘ IC