-6§Utirik and Bikini have aroused considerable concern and anxiety among the Marshallese in general. In fact, the general topic of radiation and its health effects are very confusing to most atoll residents. For example, there is no word comparable to "radiation" in the Marshallese language; hence it makes discussions about radiation topics very awkward and misleading. Yet, DOE has the responsibility of communicating with the Marshallese concerning risks and safety standards associated with radiation. tunately, up to the present time, Unfor- communication with the Marshallese concerning radiological topics has been hampered by: 1. inadequate translations from English to tarshattese 2. misunderstandings about the biological side effects generated by radiation exposure; 3. a lack of knowledge on the ability to predict how Marshallese will respond to communications; and 4. a lack of knowledge on how to prevent further communi- cations difficulties such as those that occurred at Bikini. In addition to the communication difficulties listed above, the extensive 13-atoll survey is likely to arouse additional Suspicion and confusion among atoll residents. Presence of addi- tional teams of technicians conducting the aerial and ground surveys is likely to arouse curiosity and concern, especially since most of the atolls included in the survey have not received such atten- tion in the past. Many of the atoll residents believe that islands are safe and have not been affected by radiation. Hence, it is possible that new fears will be created and add to already increasing levels of apprehension about radiation exposure