@ PART VI ‘. PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN A series of DOE coordinated public information actions is needed to provide news media with a couwplete and accurate picture of the rehabili-~ tetion, cleanup and medical programs , and the upcoming radiological suvey progran scheduled this fall. The following publics will meed to be kept informed: @ ~ 1. Residents of the surveyed islauds and atolls. 2. Residents of the Marshall Islands. 3. Trust Territory government. 4. Department of the Interior (O05), Depavtment of Dafeusa (Pdp}. 5. U. S. Congress. 6. U. S. and foreign news media. - : the following program interests should be kept im mind while collecting eud disseminating information: . l. Obtaining dose assessments and evaluations of the atoll ervironacnis, 2. Obtaining improved feedback of infomraction from the Marshallese i people, In establishing the information dissemination and gathering effort, there are these important considerations: 1. isu undJervstandings surrounding theDOE medical Deven followup anEas a ee eee oe 2. There has been a lack of coordination between agencies and within agencias and,their contractors in communicating with the Marshalless in the past. 3. News media reaction to Goyernmment efforts to right past wrongs has been friendly but sympathics are clearly with the Marshallese Marshalls have led to complaints“and criticism. a ntee eeene rie people, 4. Information on land use and dictary preferences and practices in the Marshalls is scarce and subject to continuing review and revision. @ “Tor any matter pertaining to public information contact Len Arzat (202) 376-4192. VI-] : .