DRAFT
and
bioassay medical
studies; environmental
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assessments of the
long-range
effectiveness of the preventive technologies used at Bikini Atoll; logistical support for
the: DOE operations; and a program of radiological education.
FY 1989
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
RADIATION
The Marshall Islands program includes 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 thatit 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. government will obtain
sufficient funding.
21 Oct 88
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RELOCATION
Reps. Miller and Udall and Del. de Lugo submit House Congressional
Resolution 395 that expresses the sense of Congress regarding the habitability of .
Rongelap Atoll. The resolution concdudes that the DOE and the DOI! should make
funds available to the RMI to contract for a comprehensive study of the habitability
of Rongelap.**
26 Oct 88
RADIATION
In response to a RMI request to provide recommendations 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 Eneu through the
2 Nov 88
RADIATION
In a draft proposal the DOE outlines a radiological education program for the
Marshallese.*"
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