eo? The Honorable Peter Coleman James L. Liverman . 18 October 1976 Page Two and several other radionuclides in some of the Bikini and Rongelap residents is not considered to present a hazard. Low levels of these isotopes are found in people all over the world, including New York City. The pathways involved in the internal absorption of the isotopes are being investigated. ERDA would continue to be responsible for treatment of radiationrelated diseases that develop in the exposed people of Rongelap and Utirik. This includes specialized examination and treatment when necessary in hospitals outside the Trust Territory. All other treatment of individuals living on Rongelap, Utirik, Bikini and Eniwetok that cannot be accomplished by the examining medical team will continue to be the responsibility of the Trust Territory. , We would like to propose a meeting in the near future, perhaps by early December, at Majuro, Ebeye or possibly Honolulu with representatives of Utirik, Rongelap, Bikini and Eniwetok (perhaps the magistrate and a Council member from each atoll) and representatives of the Congress of Micronesia, Brookhaven National Laboratory, ERDA,; Department of Interior, and the Trust Territory. We believe that such a meeting could result in agreements which. would allow the medical examinations to proceed unhampered. We would _ appreciate hearing from you about these proposals at your earliest convenience. . 4 ote . Sincerely, wot James L. efh ec: Liverman Mr. F, Zeder, Dept of Interior Mr. O. DeBrum, Distad Marshalls, T.T. Dr. M. Kumangai, Director Health Serv., T.T. Congressman Ataji Balos, Congress of Micronesia Congressman Charles Domnick, Congress of Micronesia Dr. R.A. Conard, Brookhaven National Laboratury ——- 9008a8S