DRAFT
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the amount of available information because the Rongelapese have requested the
NRC/NAS to advise them on whether they can safely return to Rongelap Atoll.°"'
27 Apr - 23 May 87
MEDICAL
CONTRACTOR
The BNL conducts its annual medical mission to Kwajalein/Ebeye, Majuro, and
Uterik. During this trip town meetings are held prior to the examinations to describe
the work and answer questions.*
30 Apr 87
RADIATION
In comments on the DOEdraft order, DOE 5480.XX, "Radiation Protection of
the Public and the Environment," Tommy McCraw questions the new policy that
would create DOE radiation protection standards “consistent with the
recommendations of the NCRP and the ICRP and the guidance and standards issued
by EPA." McCraw believes that, “the Department needs Federal Regulations that have
been approved at the highest levels, not recommendationslifted from ICRP and NCRP
reports.” He recommendsthat the introductory statement for DOEradiation policy
should be: "DOE implements the Federal radiation protection policy and regulations
recommended by the EPA and approved by the President for the protection of the
public and environment. DOE operations will be considered to be in compliance with
radiation protection requirements when basic Federal regulations are met."*”
15 May 87
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
The DOE proposes to provide and fund in FY 1988 and beyond the medical
program for the Marshallese exposed tofallout in the 1954 test Castle Bravo.*"
20° May 87°
MEDICAL! 1
RADIATIONN
Tommy-MeCrawurges that the DOE ‘shouldcorrect: its:own:mistakes and.
develop: a “Mirshallese/English report that presents the correct information on
Rongelap exposures, "one that places this information in proper perspective using
radiation standards with emphasis on the continuing need for restrictions on northern
island foods," as well as providing information on medicalissues.**
10 Jun 87
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
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An external review of the LLNL’s Marshall Islands dosimetry, conducted by the
Marshall Islands Dosimetry Group (MIDG), finds that the dosimetry is appropriate
and that the BNL technique for plutonium bioassay is worthy of continued support.
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HPE established MIDG to assess this program.‘