4, Because of the persisting concern by the exposed and unexposed people of Rongelap and Utirik alike concerning the consumption of all local food on their islands and atolls and concerning living on said islands and atolls, it is strongly recommended that the United States Government sponsor an independent, iriternationally-staffed radioecolo- gical survey of the Rongelap and Utirik Atolls and to present the findings and conclusions in the Marshallese Language to the people of Ronge- lap and Utirik. 5. Assuming that funds are established for the Rongelap and Utirik Atolls as recommended, it is recommended that agencies of the Trust Territory Government including, but not limited to, the Divisions of Community Development, Marine Resources, and Agriculture give technical and such other advice as may be necessary and proper to the people of Rongelap and Utirik in utilizing money from these funds to the best possible community purposes. 6. It is recommended that the Special Joint Committee continue to assist the people of Rongelap and Utirik by providing information to them concerning its recommendations and concerning the exposure of the people and of the two atolls and damages caused thereto, for the express purpose of forwarding this information or assisting in any way possible such legal counsel as the people may engage should events warrant legal proceedings. The Committee shall also assist the Marshall Islands District Government, including the Nitijela, in taking greater role in handling future claims or complaints of the people f of Rongelap and Utirik. -40- peu Gy