DRAFT 70 21 Oct - 3 Nov 8&3 MEDICAL CONTRACTOR The BNL conducts a pediatrics mission to Ebeye and Maj meetings are held in both Ebeye and Majuro to describe the questions. The mission examines 190 children in Ebeye and 140 Atoll. 23 Nov 83 CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP RADIATION RELOCATION The BARC interim report estimates that it will cost about] $100 million and take twoto four years of on-site effort to resettle the islands of Bikini and Eneu. The main approaches to decontamination are those permitting resettlement if radioactive contamination is minimal with the proviso that no local foods ¢qxcept fish will be eaten for a specified period and the removal of contaminated soil, especially where radiological contamination is high.“” 1984 ADMINISTRATION The DOE terminates its resident scientific program at En@wetak because of operational and funding constraints. The DOE continues to maifttain a small field station at Enewetak to support scientific trips and limited operatidns.“” 31 Jan 84 MEDICAL PLUTONIUM RADIATION While expecting the RMI to take over most of t functions and responsibilities of the NV Marshall Island Programs, the NV recommends a Marshall Islands program plan for FY 1985-1989 that recognizes that the U.S. governmentis responsible for the lifetime medical care for the 178 remaining indjviduals who were exposed to radioactive fallout from Castle Bravo. The NV also ad¥ocates continuing the dose projections for Enewetak and Bikini to support future resegtlement decisions and a data bank program, a U.S. government repository for all pertinent environmental and dose assessment information. NV recommends two missions a year to study plutonium uptake of Rongelap residents and of peopl¢ residing in Bikini during the 1970s.**' 10 Feb 84 ADMINISTRATION Since last September the MPRL has not had a resident scientist at Enewetak. Although the laboratory has been inactive, the DOE has kept i] maintained and operable. The USGS, with the cooperation of the DOE, is planning an expedition to Enewetak in summer 1984 that will require the use of the laborat$ry.‘” Mar 84 RELOCATION A complete brushing operation is initiated on Enewetak. [Al non-cultivated foliage will be chopped down and left to decompose to add humis to the soil and assist in maintaining moisture and providing natural nutrients.“*