Project Title;
16.
Surveillance of Facilities and Sites
Dose Reassessment for Populations on Rongelap and Utirik
Following Exposure to Fallout
Technical Progress in FY 1978:
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(continued)
in the analysis of historical samples (dated March 1, 1954 from Rongelap and
Utirik Islands). However, delay in funding for FY 1978 has caused the project
to be set aside until such time that the funding is appropriated.
it is expected that studies will have to be continued into FY 1979.
17.
Consequently,
Expected Results in FY 1979:
The literature search, consultations and the analysis of data will be
completed, and will lead to comprehensive discussions and final dose assess-
ments for both the islands. These results will be used to test the hypothesis
that radiation effects can be translated into meaningful dose estimates. The
prognosis of the FY 1978 study should also permit validation of the models
used in arriving at the dose estimates in terms of present day exposures.
18.
Expected Results in FY 1980:
Program completed.
19,
Description and Explanation of Major Materials, Equipment and Subcontract
items:
None.
. 20.
Proposed Obligations for Related Construction Projects:
None.
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