SECRETARIAT OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON,D. C. 20301 RECORD COP Y 23 JUL 1974 In reply refer to: INTERNATIONAL SECURITY APPAIRS 1~5931/74 411478 Or. Dixy Lee Ray Chairman Atomic Energy Commission Washington, DC 20545 . Dear Dr. Ray: ‘ The attached copy of the District Legislature's Resolution No. 38 ND-1, "Expressing the displeasure of the Marshall Islands Nitijele to the Government of the United States for the treat- ment of the chiefs and their people regarding their atoll, Rongerik Atol]'', contains a concern over the ''... radiation in the soil, the forestry, the crops and the fish tn the surrounding sea or to determine whether Rongerik is safe enought for them to return and live ...'' Consequently, a copy is provided as a matter of interest to your agency. Also attached is a blind copy of the Department of Defense response to the Resolution. Sincerely, Ym. o tT. J. Bisl3y lao. peas fdamiral, USE Region Director, Fast Asia & Pacific Attachments a/s | AD CI cu Ro AMY Lae0as she Se soidaJ a y | Folder a — 7 | 92 Wh be nyc q 4-107 | Collection Box AIK ip 9 0 erghey V | 1) 2. S 4 Ustr Sas =