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problems in the Marshall Islands, i.e., the start of the long
delayed aerial radiological survey of the Northern Marshalls,
the unfortunate circumstances which culminated in the reloca-
tion of the residents of Bikini Island and the increasing pace
of the cleanup and rehabilitation program for Enewetak Atoll,
have highlighted the need for a top-level coordination meeting
Of the agencies directly involved in these matters.
High Commissioner Adrian P.
week of October 8,
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The series of events of the past year relating to radiological
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and this will be an opportune time for
I suggest, then,
involved with these matters
that the principals
in the Department of Energy,
in the
Defense Nuclear Agency, and in the Department of the Interior,
meet to discuss coordination for handling immediate problems,
as well as to consider responsibilities for continuing needs.
facing us by the changed
the need for continued and
expanded monitoring, both health and environmental, and the
progress of the Enewetak Cleanup and Rehabilitation Program.
As you know, Under Secretary James A. Joseph, Deputy Under
Secretary Wallace Green, and I recently visited the Marshalls.
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Regrettably,
Under Secretary of the Interior James A. Joseph, in view of his
keen personal interest in the continuing problems caused by
United States nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, plans to
chair the meeting on October 12.
It will be held at 10:00 a.m.
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We went to Kili Island as well as to Bikini Atoll.
our schedule did not permit us to visit Enewetak.
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