410313 BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC. oo, Upton, New York 19973 Office of the Director (516) 345- 3332 June 29, 1977 Mr. H. Hollister, Acting Director Office of Assistant Administrator for Environment and Safety U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. 20545 Hollister: Enclosed are ten copies of a Schedule 189 entitled, "Dose Reassessment of Populations on Rongelap and Utirik Following Exposure to Fallout from the BRAVO Incident (March 1, 1954)." This study would provide valuable information on thyroid dose and thyroid nodule incidence. Also, it will complement the proposed aerial survey for external radiation measurements. The $50,000 required for this study is submitted as a change in the existing funding request in the Schedule 189 for Marshall Islands for FY 1978. This is pursuant to our conversation with T. F. McCraw on June 3, 1977 on the same subject. Sincerely yours, Le 7 fe \ Ve P. Bond associate Director Enclosures co,Deal“ D. Schweller (5) !