DRAFT 67 environmental protection, safety, and emergency preparedness, signs the recommendation for transfer of these two EP programs to DP and another EP program, radiological surveys and certification, to the assistant secretary for nuclear energy. Among the arguments cited against the Marshall Islands program transferin an unsigned attachment to Vaughan’s 29 October memorandum to DOESecretary Edwards are: DP has limited headquarters medical, health, or environmental expert staff to direct the program, and “historically, EP has retained management of the program because of its perceived expertise." In that same document proponents of that transfer contend that the Marshall Islands program is primarily operational and related to past weapon testing, a major DP activity; that NV manages thelogistical support in the Pacific for DP; and that EP handling represents a conflict with the EP oversight role.‘ Nov 82 MEDICAL RADIATION 1978 The DOEissues Melelen (The Meaning That Were Radiation llo Ailin ko Ituion Ilo Majol, ko of Radiation for Those Surveyed in 1 Atolls in the Northern Part Rar Etali i! of the Marshall to the Marshallese to explain the results of the 1978 measurements for Rongelap, Utirik, Taka, Rongerik, Ailinginae, Likiep, Ailuk, Jemo, Mejit, Wotho, and Ujelang Atolls. According to Tommy McCraw, the 400 mRem/yr exposure rate "on page 39° appears to be an erroneous value not supported by whole-body monitoring. McCraw says that "the value should be less than 100 mRem/year," provided the food restriction remains effective.‘” 8-9 Dec 82 CONTRACTOR MEDICAL RADIATION DOE representatives and contractors from the PNL and LLNL meet with Matshalt‘ Islanders at Majuro to explain the 1978 radiological survey. NoT. T. representative. attends. Roger Ray serves as the DOE spokesman, and Tommy McCraw attends as an observer. The Marshallese ask whyonly certain islands were included in: the survey;which areas‘ are’safé: with respect’to health;’and‘ how the radiationaffects: people'shealth: Accofdiigto McCraw,the Marshalleésé/English book was' “well' received)" and Ray was effectivein réspondingtothe’ ose and findings of the survey. Nevertheless, McCraw ts upset because "some of the Marshallese at the meeting appeared surprised, confused, and skeptical of Roger's statements that food from Enjebi Island and from the northern islands at Rongelap could be eaten with certain qualifications, and that the people should make up their own judgments based upon cancerrisk estimates and upon the need for food.” McCraw regards Ray’s advice as incompatible with the DOE policy of adhering to federal and international ‘%e radiation protection standards and giving DOE-coordinated radiological advice and 9004829 assistance to the DO! and the T.T. high commissioner. According to McCraw, Ray's statements on the consumption of Enjebi and northern islands food were not coordinated within the DOE. McCraw considers this episode a continuation of a difference of opinion between DOE headquarters safety staff and NV that started when NV becameinvolved in the Enewetak cleanup.““ ,