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for approval of the free association agreement by a plebiscite under observation by
the United Nations. ™
Jan 78
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
At the request of the DOE DBER and DOES,LLL scientists assess the potential
doses to populations at Enewetak Atoll from transuranic radionuclides. The study
provides dosage estimates to the population via various exposure pathways, such as
the marine pathway, the inhalation pathway, the terrestrial food chain, and
groundwater. The predicted dose rates for the southern islands and Enjebi Island do
not exceed the 1 mrad/yr to lung nor the 3 mrad/yr to bone guidance proposed by
the EPA.
5 Jan 78
ADMINISTRATION
The Secretary of the Interior notifies the Secretary of Defense of his concern
that the DOD is not moving ahead with the required logistical support for the
radiological survey in the northern Marshalls and requests assistance and cooperation
in expediting arrangements to carry out this commitment.”
6 Jan 78
AGREEMENT
The DOE and the DNAagree to include all transuranics in the cleanup of
Enewetak.**”
Feb 78
CONTRACTOR
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
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decisions that need to be resolved in an upcoming meeting and provides an account
of his discussions with Roger Ray regarding these issues. These issues include:
whetherto clean up Runit and how that matter relates to other soil cleanup decisions
and whether to change task group levels on Enjebi from 40 pCi/g to 50 pCi/g.”
Apr 78
RADIATION
Radiological surveys of Bikini residents show a 75 percentincrease in cesium'”’
burdens compared to 1977. Twelve of about 140 people exceed current standards
for body burdens.”
21 Apr 78
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CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RADIATION
The House Subcommittee on Health and the Environment of the Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce asks Secretary of Defense Harold Brown about
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