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: K-O1-01-52-3-(b) (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. Bkl- Ite