The Committee also wishes to note that a great majority of past recommendations have been carried out, and that at present there appears to be greater confidence by the Rongelapese and Utirikese in the validity of the annual medical examinations to which they are subjected. Furthermore, there have been encouraging responses from the United States Government, most particularly the Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Atomic Energy Commission in supporting in a substantive way suggestions made by the Committee and also P.L. 5-52 which was enacted by the First Regular Session of the Fifth Congress. The Committee also wishes to draw attention to the excellent cooperation it has received not only from such departments of the Executive Branch as Health Services and the Office of the Attorney General, but also from the people of Utirik and Rongelap. vet It is the belief that the intent of its recommendations were to be carried out, that the reason for its own existence will cease, and that in the future even though the committee will continue to monitor the situation with March 31, 1975 - other problems or complications with regard to this matter can be handled by the people themselves and at the district level. ae, It is thus, with this intent in mind, that your Special Joint Committee submits this report. Respectfully submitted, Lagler Representative Timothy Olkeriil Represengative Ataji Balos Member the 7? . OS epee 7 > ms ~~= Tepe wee pt ee eos * ee roo oe FL ee Member PE LS Cees ers reer stemswT e : ve ree, 2. nie ihe # ye : ee ce : wowgr-- . Orme PT pe 7ra) _ reMey Re ie We as: “sy sree wo eh hy TE EA ooau a be De EYEE eM ages i rr : ote et ny bed wee : tpt ne meee ee wt . , Se . 7" pee a ao aE i '