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Page 3, paragraph 3:
Attorneys for some of the interested groups have made
this claim; other attorneys representing some of the people of the named
atolls argue that the statute should be implemented where the majority of
their clients now reside.
Page 3, paragraph 3, last sentence:
The word "substantially" is misteatirc,
in that the implication is that the subject people were not Substantially
affected by radiation from the testing program.
In that context, the
word "substantially" should be diminated.
Page 4, paragraph 3:
We believe that with this paragraph it would be appronricte
to state the interest of the U.&. to phase out of this program by a certain
cate, but that inasmuch as the health care programs are "integrated," the
“arshall
of this
Islands Government will be in a position to assume responsibilities
program should they cnoose to do so.
Page 4, paragraph 4:
Inasmuch as the statute provides for peoples who have not
been exposed to significant levels of radiation exposure,
already covered by P.L. 95-134 for radiation
and for peorles
related injuries, it is clear
that the criteria for inclusion within the provision of the statute are based
upon something other than or in addition to significant radiation exposures,
even for the
fuur named alolts.
Page 5, paragraph 1:
As indicated above, if this is the Department of the Interior
position, it should be stated as such, and that it is within their discretion
to make such decisions.
Page 5, paragraph 1, last sentance:
As an example
of the aforementioned problems
Pertaining to divided management and accountability, should the Secretary of the
Interior make such a decision prior to enactment of amendments, would the
Department of Energy be expected to provide funding for such decisions?