PPRRIIVACCYYACT ar . Ma ren REMOVED ~2.* Another question we would like to raise is that . of eligibility. We are aware that some unexposed Rongelapese end Utirikese have developed thyroid abnormalities, or have had operations. How would you be prepared to testify on this question? Does current evidence end information allow you to differentiate between those abnormalities which are directly caused by exposure and those which possibly are "normal" develop- ments? Can you supvort the assimption that some cases were not caused by exposure by indicating that they could not have resulted from exposure to low levels of residual radiation in the environment and food chain? * Other questions which may be raised are: What about compensetion for those two cases who experienced retarded growth, and should compensation be considered for those women who experienced what appeared to be an unusually high rate c* miscarriages two to three years after exposure? * We are certain that you will be asked to coment upon the connection between 3 |_| s death from leukemia, and-his exposure. Do you feel that there is sufficient evidence to support this connection, or in the absence of sufficient medical data, that the probability in terms of statistics is very great that there was a direct connection? ® Related to the above, what are your best estimates of the likelihood of encountering additional thyroid or leukemia cases in the future, as well as any new developments which are directly exposure-related? * It has been recently indicated that survey results of Bikini have resulted in a reevaluation and reconsidera- tion of safe exposure levels there, and that the Bikinians may not be able to return as planned. -In light of this recent development, is there any need to reevaluate scientifically the criteria which led to the decision to return the Rongelepese to their island? These are just some of the ouestions which come to nind at this time. We present them for your consideration with a view to cooperating end coordinating any presenta-— tion before the U.S. Congress and between the Congress of Micronesia, the Department of the Interior, and Brookhaven. In sum, we believe that it would be rost effective if el) perties involved were in agreement on certain besic issues when submitting testimony before U.S. Congress. DOE ARCHIVES