-7and its side effects among the Marshallese. fears and apprehension, To allay potential the Department of Energy may have to advise atoll residents of the nature and intent of the survey work, a task that will require careful planning to avoid pre- viously encountered difficulties. The need for developing an effective communication pro- cess is essential for use on Enewetak Atoll. Circumstances surrounding the resettlement of Enewetak will present many potential complications for the returnees. In late 1980, when the Enewetak people are scheduled to return to their native islands, resettle the total atoll. atoll's southern rim, they will not be able to It is estimated that islands on the the original home of the riEnewetak, will be relatively safe. Islands on the northern rim, originally the home of the riEnjibi, will be unsafe for resettlement. This status may be in effect for a number of decades. In addition, Runit Island, entirely unin- on the atoll's eastern rim, will be habitable because it will be the depository for contaminated soil and debris. Despite the resettlement restrictions, about 300-400 Enewetak people plan to resettle on the atoll's rim. The ability of the environment to provide enough natural resources for the returnees is questionable. In addition, traditional land tenure systems will need to be readjusted to accommodate both the riEnewetak and riEnjibi populations. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM. Circumstances surrounding the topic of radiological contamination and its biological and physical side effects in the Marshall