DRAFT 93 bioassay procedures pertaining to the Rongelap and Utirik people. The projected FY 1991 program continues the medical program and the whole body counts and bioassay procedures only to a level of basic capability but indudes no additional environmental field work unless the RMI requests and funds such work. 1 Mar 89 PLUTONIUM RADIATION RELOCATION In an amended version of his Reassessment ProiectKohn concludes that Rongelap Island is safe for habitation adults if the diet consists of local and imported foods. He also recommends that plutonium excretion in the urine should be studied because of great variations in the measurements ‘of Rongelapese.“* - 89 Mar 89 ADMINISTRATION A DOE/Rongelap meeting is held to foster better relations and discuss issues relative to the resettlement of Rongelap.*” 14 Mar - 14 Apr 89 MEDICAL CONTRACTOR During the BNL medical mission to the Marshall Islands the DOEalso holds informational meetings for the Marshallese prior to their medical examinations.*” 23 Mar 89 ADMINISTRATION CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP RADIATION Oscar de Brum, the RMI Chief Secretary, writes to Rep. Samuel B. Thomsen to request technical assistance from the DOE to outline options and costs for conducting a nationwide survey of radiological conditions. EG&G later conducts this feasibility study.°” . Apr - May 1989 RADIATION RELOCATION In April the DOE publishes Ko Enjebi, Enjebi Informati mel j l j jol Ukot Ilo Kajin English An Interpretation in the Marshallese Language (with English Translation)ofUCRL53805EnjebiIslandDoseAssessment. The summary is an instructional and briefing aid for the people of Enjebi regarding the resettlement of Enjebi Island.°” This work is a report in layman's language of LLNL studies William Robison and associates of potential radiation doses to people living on Enjebi. Roger Ray, retired from the DOE, written the text in layman’s language with the assistance of Alice Buck, an American fluent in Marshallese, and two Marshallese. , The document explains that The Enjebi le can eat food from the food-bearing trees on Enjebi; . however, it would be good for about half of the food they eat to come from other islands...and from boats or airplanes that bring food. If the Enjebi people wantto eat only food from Enjebi...the amount of radiation they will receive will be more, unless they wait 30 years to resettle.°”* 200485 |