Miltenberger to Stanley -2- for Utirik and arrived on Friday, August 31. September 19, 1979 We followed the same basic operations plan at Utirik as we did at Rongelap. Initially we encountered some resistance due to a past difference of opinion between Dr. Pratt, Mr. Matthew (Utirik Nitijela Representative) and the magistrate. Fortunately, Harry and Reynold were able to settle the problem immediately. The people's meeting was held shortly after we arrived, and the people were informed about the new medical compensation agreement, the future ownership of the windmill, and the BNL project activities. The Utirik people readily agreed to help us in any way possible. They also suggested that future medical compensation agreements be made in the presence of a representative from each affected atoll. With the meeting over, we commenced work on all aspects of the project. By the morning of September 4, we had added ten feet of tower to the windmill, collected all required environmental samples, whole body counted eighty-eight persons and had received eighty-three urine samples. At the closeout meeting, Harry was able to announce that in general everyone's 13’cs body burden had decreased from the 1977 level. He assured everyone that their comments concerning the new medical compensation plan would be transmitted to the appropriate Marshall Islands government officials. The people expressed their appreciation for our efforts and our concern for their health and well being. The trip concluded on Tuesday, September 4, with the return of the Liktanur II back to Kwajalein. Due to cooperation and hardwork of all persons aboard the ship, we were able to conclude this mission several days ahead of schedule while accomplishing all of the objectives. In addition to the outlined objectives, we prepared a sketch of a new body counting trailer which would maximize our use of available equipment, minimize the discomfort to the Marshallese and eliminate many of the previous trailer design weight of the If the to use difficiences such as constantly leaking roofs, power regulation and distribution. Harry has this sketch and will present it along with all interior design criteria and programatic justification in his report. design and construction of all components proceed on schedule, we hope the new trailer on our proposed March 1980 trip to Ujelang. We would like to express our gratitude to all persons who assisted us. As usual, Wilfred Koga managed to expedite our scientific equipment to Kwajalein even though he was given a minimum of time to perform his job and the shipment was not consigned properly. Jim Watt's aid in Kwajalein permitted us to install new air sampling equipment, obtain needed materials for the construction of our whole body counter, count Marshallese currently living on Ebeye, perform preventative maintenance on our equipment and depart Kwajalein for the mainland several days earlier than anticipated. For all of this and more we owe Jim a heartfelt thanks. Dr. Pratt's cooperation in permitting us to use one of his medical trailers was deeply appreciated. Hopefully, the trailer will remain as water tight for him as it was during our voyage.