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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?

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