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enhancing the DOE epidemiological program, which he finds “understaffed,
underfunded, and underutilized." He has appointed Kristine Gebbie, administrator of
the Oregon Health Division, as the committee’s chair.™
7 Aug 89
RADIATION
The RMI forms a panel to consider if another radiological survey based on the
DOE's 1978 effort is necessary.”
30 Aug 89
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
RADIATION
RELOCATION
William L Robison of LLNL and Sun and Meinhold of BNL disa
with
statements made by Bernd Franke in “ts Rongelap Atoll Safe?" They believe that
Rongelap is safefor resettlement. To substantiate their statements, they present data
obtained in 1985-1987. —
All estimated doses for Rongelap Island based on data obtained in 1978, 1985,
1986, and 1987 and compared with the U.S. and worldwide background doses are
within a safe range.”
1 Sep 89
CONTRACTOR
RADIATION
The Rongelap community is invited to send representatives to observe the
DOE/LLNL work to be conducted 18-27 November 1989.
20 Sep - 10 Oct 89
MEDICAL
CONTRACTOR.)
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William’D.Jackseri, PASO program liaison spédialist, learns during the fall BNL
medical rhissiosrthat DOE:and the Nuclear. Claims. Tribunal of the RM? government
are planning: to’: disouss: a: Mapshall. Islands ‘radiological’ survey.sponsored. by the
tribunalé??-n: a: the Acie
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17 Oct 89
CLAIMS
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
MEDICAL
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:
A decision by the DOI associate solicitor for general law concludes that the
provisions of COFA preempt Section 104 of P.L. 95-134. Therefore, the DO! will not
accept any more medical claims from the residents of the RMI.”
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18 Oct 89
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
William L Robison of LLNL submits a paper to Harry U. Brown stating wh
he does not believe that the "Tru Clean" soil decontamination plant at Johnston Atoll
should be used to decontaminate Rongelap soil of plutonium concentrations. His
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