* , a . ee —__— . — % 72 ewe rr wae The Department of Energy program in the Marshall Islands consists of medical, monitoring and assessment components. Past, current and estimated future costs (X 1000) are: FY77 FY78 FY79 Program cost 1875 2770 3065 Major Equipment Items (Research vessel & whole-body counter) FY 80 FY 81 FY 82 FY83 4866 1600-2100 §330 6100 7000 ° Estimated manpower requirements vary between 40-50 mrem-years of effort depending upon number of trips, specific needs, unanticipated requests, etc. It must be emphasized that it is extremely difficult to anticipate aly possible needs and contingencies in the activities in the Marshal] Islands. Past and present experience shows that unexpected findings and unanticipated requests from various sources (e.g., the Marshal] Islands Government, legal representatives for various groups of people) may significantly affect, alter or add to the projected program. While these issues have been included herein to the best of our knowledge, additional efforts and requests are not precluded. For these and other reasons, a standing capabtlity of response must be maintained. The projected cost estimates, therefore, should only be considered as tentative. | The two major components of the program are discussed in greater detail below: Medical Program The medical program in the Marshal] Islands in FY 79 provides medical surveillance of persons on Rongelap and Utirik who were radiologically exposed following testing in the Marshal] Isliads, plus a matched control population consisting primarily of unexposed Rongelap people. In addition, a limited surveillance has been provided to those persons who were relocated from Bikini. The approximste numbers of Marshaliese are: