4o1eis Dlaspotlioe — United States Department of the Interior OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240 AUG 31 1877 Dr. James L, Liverman Director Division of Biomedical & Environmental Research Energy Research and Development Administration Washington, .D. .C. 20545 Dear Dr, Liverman: Thank you for the copy of your August 24, 1977 letter addressed to District Administrator Oscar DeBrum, Marshall Islands District, which contained ERDA‘s answers to the comments and questions raised by the people of Utirik Atoll in their letter of July 9, 1976 to Mr. Roger Ray of ERDA's Nevada office. Since I am not certain that a copy of your letter had been furnished High Commissioner Adrian P, Winkel, I am forwarding a copy to him along with a copy of this letter. High Commissioner Winkel is planning to visit the Marshall Islands District in mid-September and the complaints and questions of the people of Utirik on medical care supplied by ERDA may arise during his visit. Sincerely yours, 2.wey. Aa C Cu Mrs. Ruth G Van Cleve Director Office of Territorial Affairs