Honorable Olympio T. Borja -3- AUG 21 1973 Your information as to the relationship of Dr. Conard and the Brookhaven team to AEC is correct. Dr. Conard is neither an employee nor an official representative of AEC. In view of the desire of the inhabitants of the Islands to communicate with an AEC representative, I will suggest that either Mr. Streenan or another representative accompany Dr. Conard's team during the next medical survey. Tey With regard to your request for information or advice, please let me reassure you that AEC staff will cooperate with your Special Committee to the extent of their capabilities. I regret the delay in this reply and trust that I have clarified our position on these matters of mutual interest. Sincerely, aae _ 2 AL TK NOT We Clarence E, Lafson Acting Chairman ce: Mr. S&S. S, Carpenter, Dept. of Interior Hon. E. E. Johnston, High Commissioner, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands