The analytical data on the radiological conditions, and information on the people including their expected life style and diet, were evaluated by Dr, P. F. Gustafson, then of the AEC Division of Biology and Medicine. Detailed dose calculations were made for adults and children. From these deliberations, radionuclides contributing most to exposures were identified as were items of diet containing these radionuclides. The approach to development of these dose estimates for Bikini was very similar to the approach in NVO-140, October 1973, which presented the same kind of information for Enewetak. AEC established an Ad Hoc Committee of eight highly qualified experts to review the dose estimates and survey results. These consultants reached the unanimous conclusion that it would be radiologically safe to allow the Bikini people to return to their home atoll. The Committee also recommended certain cleanup, rehabilitation, and followup actions that have guided Federal agencies involved. On August 12, 1968, President Johnson made the announcement of the decision to allow the former residents of Bikini to return to their home atoll. A copy of the announcement of the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations and of the President's decision to return the atoll to the Bikinians is enclosed (Enclosure 5). This announcement contains a list of the members of the Ad Hoc committee. As soon as the announcement was made, the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory planned a trip to Kili Island to explain what was to be done and to answer questions. NM) ho 5 6 The High Commissioner, who was then