° ‘deceesed, would create problems, The direct hairs of the parents might not be the widow and children of the individual concerned. The generalized wording we propose will fit the npecial circunstances of © as his parents were his direct heirs. Addittfonally, we believe tint there must be a more realistic amount of compensation computed for circumstances of thia natura, 3. “Fayvient of $1, 000 eech to the 157 exposed Utikerose as an inconvenience payment." + ees fer wate osee te pee This ia acceptable ae it stands. 4&4. "The provision of a special gum from which annual payments of $25,000 are to be given annually to cach of the island communities of Rongelap and Utirik for community projects." ‘It is the etrong belief here that if there are necds of this nature they should be handled through the Yrust Territory budget. The intent of the payment of thie particular piece of legislation ia to compensate individuals for injuries or inconvenlcences suffered. This aspect nas been discussed with certain staff members of appropriate Congressional committees and they have indicated thet dt da their belief aleo that tha committecs would not be prepared to accept tats particular item. S. j “Provision of a contingency fund for future payments." la concur with this item elthough Chere may likely ba some reduction io, amount, . We vill keep you informed and forward a copy of the draft lepielation as soon as Lt Le completed. Sincerely yours, (Sead) Emnuett M. Rico 2putY/ pirector of Territorial Affairs lionorable Olympio T. Borja Chairman, Special Joint Conmittee Concerning Rongelap & Utirik Atolis Congress of lilcronesia , Saipan, Mariana Islands 96950 w §5u043u9 a iW , PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED