Dr. John C. Bupyner Cuestionl(d), fnswer. - 3-5 May 20, 19sh "How many persons were injured? How many were indigenous inhabitants? What steps were taken to treat and otherwise assist then? “hat is their present condition?" Sixty-four natives were evacuated from Rongelap, 18 from Ajlinginae, and 15) from Utirik., of these, about ho natives from Rongelan snowed beta radiation burns, principally on their scalns and necks, Nearly all of tiese burns have healed lcaving no permencnt marks. Some 30 natives also suffered loss of hair in small patches which is expected to be followed by reyrowth of normal hair, All of the natives were irrsediately evacuated to Kwajalein, vere they were given a thorough medical examination including blood counts. They have been kept under constant sur-~ veillance by an Atomic Fnergy Commissicon—Departrent of Defense team of wecdical experts. In adcition to the best of nedical care, the natives were well provided for in teris of food, clothing, sheltcr, and recreation, Seestion S(a). Ansver,. ‘fas the lend area which was destroyed or rendcred useless of any agricultural or economic value and, if so, does tie Administering Authority plan to compensate the owners or users? How?! There was no land area outside of the Bikini and Eniwetok Atolls that was destroyed or rendered useless of any agricultural or economic valve, Cuestion 5(c). ~ re The same answer applies here as to Question h(c), i Answer. "To the extent that marine life (an important source of food) was contaminated, has any compensation or assistance to the inhabitants affected been undertaken or pléenned?"