James L. Liverman -2- equivalent to the standard of 0.5 Rem/yr. Thus, the standard for annual whole body exposure of individuals in the population is being exceeded for these persons from internal 137cesium alone. We know that people are eating certain foods grown on Bikini Island that were to be excluded from their diet and that ERDA's recommended restrictions of 1975 are not being implemented. The data we now have in hand raises serious questions on whether these past recommendations and restrictions for Bikini resettlement are adequate to limit exposures to acceptable levels. A strong case can be made to recommend against any return to Bikini Island for the present. Return to Eneu can be recommended provided it is acceptable for exposures at or near current standards to be received. We have been asked to provide the new DOI Director of Territorial Affairs, Mrs. Van Cleve, a briefing on our Pacific activities on or about June 2. During that time, the new High Commissioner and other officials of the Trust Territory will be in Washington and New York for the annual meeting of the U.N. Committec on Trust Territories. Also, Gail Bradshaw has asked to be brought up to date on Pacific matters. We propose to set up a briefing for you and Public Affairs during the week of May 23, 1977. . Hal Hollister, Acting Director Division of Operational and Environmental Safety W. W. Burr, Jr., M.D. Deputy Director Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research MD 5011502