Atomic Energy Commission lL. Dr. The Committee recoumended that the AEC find another doctor to replace Knudsen. We made this recommendation both to insure better care for the people of Rongelap and Utirdk, and also to help take some of the worry away from their minds because they would know that medical assistance would be available to them when the doctor comes on the field trip ship. The AEC and Dr. Conard, and Dr. Kumangai of the Trust Territory have all promised to find another doctor when Dr. 2. The Committee also recommended, Knudsen leaves Micronesia. because two doctors, and Dr. Cole from the United States also recommended it, Dr. Kumatort that a hospital | ship should visit the islands regularly. We understand from Dr. Conard that the Army will make available a LOU for surveys of Rongelap and Utirik for the 1974 examination, and also the Majuro and Ebeye hospitals. We have found that this is not necessary and that the AEC has provided anew trailer at the Majuro hospital which will help with the examinations. 4. his We recommended that the AEC give Dr. Conard more money to help make annual examinations. / however, it Looks like = Dr. Conard has replied that. he has enough money, _.. eee ee Territory for any extra rooms or equipment for So We recommended that the AEC provide extra money to the Trust = 3. enn nt eee ee for other trips to Rongelap and Utirik during the year. because of extra examinations and for other reasons, that the AEC wilt ke .spending more money for the surveys. 5010) oo