DRAFT 91 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.*"