BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY BN3 L KKUL] , Jeitt atl! ; A A, Al ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC. UPTON, LiL. NY. 11973 ~~ MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ALS 4. TELEPHONE: ($16) 345- 3577 March 1, 1977 Dr. James L. Liverman Division of Biomedical & Environmental Research U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration Washington, D.C. 20545 Dear Jim, Enclosed are two suggested statements in response to letters from the Rongelap and Utirik people. It is my understanding that these statements were to be submitted by you to Mr. Oscar DeBrun, District Administrator, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Majuro, Marshall Islands, to be transmitted to the people of the two atolls as he sees fit. On our annual medical survey to begin next week I would like to inform the people of the two atolls that their letters are being answered by ERDA directly to Mr. DeBrum. Sincerely, oD St Robert A. RAC: gc CC: Dr, W.W. Burr, Dr. W.H. Weyzen qu Jr. S01 {tes INFORMATION OPERATOR(516) 345-2123 Conard, M.D. re . a Lb - bez