recommendations of U.S. government scientists, the Bikini requested the U.S. government fund the participation people have of an independent scientist to review and interpret the most recent radiological survey. The Memorandum Agreement of October 27, 1978, which settled the litigation in People of Bikini v. Seamans, et al., Civ. No. 75-348 (D-Ha) provides that the people of Bikini may select a qualified scientist having generally accepted scientific training and experience to participate analysis of survey results.” in the process of (see Appendix A). In 1980 the Department of Energy released a bilingual report in English and Marshallese entitled, “The Meaning of Radiation The report described what radiation is, how the radioactive at Bikini Atoll.”l fallout occurred and spread as a result of the nuclear tests, and the nature and kinds of radioactivity in the Bikini environment of that time. Some of the delayed health effects of ionizing radiation were discussed with particular emphasis on cancer and birth defects. If parts of the Bikini Atoll were resettled, the largest potential dose that an individual