DRAFT 96 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.) ‘ * 2 secs whe a so 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 Cove ry Popp 17 Oct 89 CLAIMS LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY MEDICAL 0 : 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.” ws 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 SOOuuSH