Steve Greenleigh
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Furthermore, it seems appropriate to involve the Director, Office
of Radiation Programs, EPA, and EPA legal counsel in this matter
since:
a.
EPA is the legislative successor to the FRC and as such
promulgates Federal guidance.
b.
EPA has the ultimate responsibility for radiation protection
of the public and the environment.
c.
EPA is on record stating that the residents of the Marshall
Isiands should be entitled to the same protection as are
U.S. citizens.
d.
EPA is on record stating that EIS criteria should be
considered "upper limits."
Similarly, perhaps DOI also should be brought into’ this with respect
to the degree and type of authority which the U.S. may exercise in
this matter, as well as the extent to which U.S. obligations and
authority may exist following the demise of the Trust Territory
Government.
It is requested that you or a member of your staff familiarize yourself
with and be prepared to address the issues identified above, and that,
if appropriate, a letter be prepared for transmittal to the EPA and/or
to the DOI requesting their clarification of and participation in this
Situation.
Please contact Dr. Bruce Wachholz (353-4365) for further information
as he is responsible for coordinating the overall EV effort in the
Marshall
Islands.
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Rath a. Clusen
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Ruth C. Clusen
Assistant Secretary for Environment
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W. Weyzen, OEReo
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Wachholz's Reading File
Clusen's Reading File