DRAFT and bioassay medical studies; environmental 91 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.*" 2008044