DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION, AND WELFARE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE FOOD AND ORUG ADMINISTRATION ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20652 OCT 24 1972 Senator Olympio T. Borja Chairman, Special Joint Committee Concerning Rongelap and Utirik Atolls Congress of Micronesia Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 Dear Senator Borja: It is my pleasure to submit my report (Attachment No. 1) as a Consultant to your Committee in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding of September 21, 1972, (Attachment No. 2). I have combined portions of my response to the multiple questions in an attempt to more concisely state my observations on the methods of examination of the exposed persons of Rongelap and Utirik, as well as on the delivery of health care to the entire population of those atolls. The latter observation is made in response to the verbal request of Mr. Hans Wiliander, Vice Chairman of the Special Joint Committee. I trust my report will be of assistance to your Committee in its continuing deliberations concerning Rongelap and Utirik Atolls. As requested by you, I have attached a resume of my professional background. With best personal regards, I remain Si Ll illiam S. Cole, M.D. sociate Director ureau of Radiological Health 3 Enclosures 196