-Sconstruction of new cisterns and mending of leaking ones there shoulc ample catchmeat water for drinking and cooking. life offers no radiation problem. Coconut crabs (see Tadle 5) appear to be high enough in activity to be avoided. any event. Consurption of marir They aze quite scarce i Further analyses of local products (pigs, chickens, vegei etc.) have not been completed. However, it is reassuring that the p: consumption of available local foods and ground water based on these ings, have not raised body burdens of radionuclides above che low ley The direct reasurezent of radiation leveis in the people living ikini is the cricical test of radiological safety. The exposure of people there, beseé on the present living pattern, cre in the permis range and as pointed out lower than some other cosmunities in the wo AS was pointed out radiation exposure is so low on Bikinn that medic effects would not be discernable in this populatioa (see ERDA letter June 27, 1974 from Mr. J. Liverman to Mr. Chin's Barry for estinaced We believe that continuation of personnel monitoring is importaat, ih to maintain a close check on the radiological status of the people. negative findings are important reassuvance for the people liviag ch BEST AVAILABLE COPY me Robert a. Conard, “5, Se DOE