DRAFT 79 23 Dec 85 ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT The DOErecognizes goals included in the passage of the COFA: the espousal of claims against the U.S. by the RMI government for damage andinjuries resulting from nuclear testing and designation of the U.S. president as the official responsible for deciding which cabinet-level secretary should be responsible for the radiological health care of the Marshallese.” 14 Jan 86 AGREEMENT LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY President Ronald W. Reagansigns P.L. 99-239. (DOEresponsibilities outlined in P.L. 99-239 are addressed throughout the chronology.) issues are addressed that are implemented through the Section 177 agreement. The act concerns such matters as the restoration of the habitability of Rongelap Island and the review of the DOE’s data collected on radiation on Rongelap, Enjebi Island resettlement, and Bikini Atoll cleanup. The act declares that it is the policy of the U.S.to fulfill its responsibility to restore Bikini Atoll to habitability and authorizes appropriation of the funds necessary to implementthe settlement agreement in The People of Bikini, et al. vs. the United States of America.“ 15 Jan 86 ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTOR MEDICAL The current Marshall Islands programs include medical programs conducted by the BNL, environmental sampling and the DOE assessments by the LLNL, bioassay monitoring by BNL, andlogistical support provided by the PASO through H&N.“™ 21-25 J an 86 - ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT "Harry Brown travels to Majuro, Enewetak, and Kwajalein to orient PASO Director Joseph A, 'Diyden: withthe area. At: Majuro Brown and‘ Dryden discuss appre: of the CORA! and’ at Ehewetak thé COFA.SS © Gis. tie . . os a rote at Enewetak: under the : bow . 6 Feb 86 ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTOR RADIATION The PASO issues the Operation Plan, Mission Number 3, FY 1986, for a February-March 1986 LLNL/BARC trip to Bikini Atoll and a LUNL trip to Enewetak and Rongelapatolls for terrestrial investigations to measure and analyze radionuclides and the formulation of dose assessments to individuals. The LLNL and the BARC have agreed to collaborate on scientific field work on Bikini under the DOE sponsorship.” 9008431