-~ 2 - DRAF'E:RRAY: lab specific changes which will respond to the concerns of the people. 12/6/76 Following that, we hope that we jointly may meet with the people of Rongelap and Utirik, describe the changes we plan to make and answer their questions. At the same meetings we would plan to deliver our answers to recent letters from the two communities and answer questions regarding those also. The letters to the people are still in preparation but will be ready shortly, and I shail be asking for your help in getting them translated. The time schedule for meetings with you and for subsequent meetings with the people must be left up to you. We would like to do this as early as possible after the first of the year, subject, of course, and the availability of a field trip ship. to your availability I would suggest two days at either Majuro or Kwajalein, followed by a field trip, stopping at each atoll for perhaps half a day. Our (ERDA) party would include 6, or a maximum of 8, people, I would appreciate a dispatch from you acknowledging this letter, indicating your agreement in principle and establishing at least an approximate set of dates which you would find acceptable. And by the way, I recognize that it would be more appropriate for DOTA to call the meeting we have requested. When we have agreed upon what we want to do and when, I'll ask Johan deYoung to formally arrange it with messages to the HiCom and others. Meanwhile, my best regards to you and the rest of your "staff," and my very best Christmas wishes to you and your family. Yokwe , JO fuga