DRAFT 87 conduct terrestrial investigations and to measure and analyze raPionuclides in the environment. The BARC will collaborate on the scientific field wark at Bikini.” 14 Oct 87 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT CONTRACTOR MEDICAL RADIATION The DOE’s positions on Bikini scientific programs are as follows: the medical program will continue for the next several years and will indude monitoring, the radiological safety program conducted by BNL is important to vetify predictions of exposure to returning Bikinians; and a LLNL environmental pre@gram "follow-on" program is necessary to monitor exposures in relationship to the predictions.™' A memorandum of understanding between the DOE and the Section 177 Health Plan, authorized in the COFA, insures that health careland services are provided to the Marshallese exposed to nuclear testing in a unified] coordinated, and unduplicated manner. The Section 177 Health Plan is the healthicare program for the Marshallese authorized under P.L. 96-205 of 12 March 1960. [No portion of the understanding can be implemented without the review and concufence of the RMI _ Secretary, Ministry of Health Services.*” 14 Oct 87 ADMINISTRATION RADIATION MEDICAL The MIPG reaches a consensus that the whole body/urinefanalysis program must be conducted for several years to determine dose predictions}for Bikinians and the Enjebi people.*” 10 Nov 87 CLAIMS The U.S. Claims Court dismisses three claims cases, Juda s. U.S., Peter vs. U.S., and Nitol vs. U.S. The Court holds that the COFA withdrew the consent of the U.S. to be sued for claims of the Marshall Islanders arising from tle nuclear testing program.*™ 16 Nov 87 CONTRACTOR MEDICAL RADIATION The DOE advocates a whole body counting/urine analysis prpgram for people returning to work and live on Bikini Atoll. BNL and the LLNL draft ffve-year plans for the continuation of the medical and environmental programs on Bikini.** 1 Dec 87 ADMINISTRATION The DOE is not budgeting for Bikini work beyond FY 1988 @n the basis that a resettlement plan and appropriations should include the progranfs as part of the overall effort.°* an