DRAFT 70 21 Oct - 3 Nov 83 MEDICAL CONTRACTOR The BNL conducts a pediatrics mission to Ebeye and Majuro. Community meetings are held in both Ebeye and Majuro to describe the mission and answer questions. The mission examines 190 children in Ebeye and 140 children from Bikini Atoil. 23 Nov 83 CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP RADIATION RELOCATION The BARC interim report estimates that it will cost about $100 million and take two to four years of on-site effort to resettle the islands of Bikini and Eneu. The main approaches to decontamination are those permitting resettlementif radioactive contamination is minimal with the proviso that no local foods except fish will be eaten for a specified period and the removal of contaminated soil, especially where radiological contamination is high.‘” 1984 ADMINISTRATION The DOE terminates its resident scientific program at Enewetak because of operational and funding constraints. The DOE continues to maintain a small field Station at Enewetak to support scientific trips and limited operations.” 31 Jan 84 MEDICAL PLUTONIUM RADIATION While expecting the RMI to take over most of the functions and responsibilities of the NV Marshall Island Programs, the NV recommends a Marshall Islands program plan for FY 1985-1989 that recognizes that the U.S. governmentis respons for the Wetime medical care for the 178remaining individuals whowere exp tg radioactive falloutfrom Castle Bravo.. The NY a also advocates continuin the,dageprojection.ft Enéwetak'andBikini TPcuppaitarera eftfementdecisions and.4. data.“bank.program, a. U.S... government repository, for~all pertinent environmental anddose. assessment.information.| NVrecorimerids tWomissions a year to study plutonium uptakeof Rongelap residents and of people residing in Bikini during the 1970s. 10 Feb 84 ADMINISTRATION = Since last September the MPRL has not had a resident scientist at Enewetak. Although the laboratory has been inactive, the DOE has kept it maintained and operable. The USGS, with the cooperation of the DOE, is planning an expedition to Enewetak in summer 1984 that will require the use of the laboratory.” wy Mar 84 RELOCATION A complete brushing operation is initiated on Enewetak. All non-cultivated foliage will be chopped down andleft to decompose to add humusto the soil and "assist in maintaining moisture and providing natural nutrients. 9008426