Office of Micronesian States Negotiation DOE continues to be actively involved in the interagency discussions and activities, particularly re nuclear claims. VI. Brookhaven National Laboratorv A number of issues have been raised addressing personnel, financial and programmatic matters. A number of these issues are directly linked to NVOO and PASO interactions and activities. I will be pleased to discuss them in more detail should you so desire. VII. Hearings The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (including Senators Jackson, Johnston and Matsunaga) is expected to hold 2 days of hearings re Bikini and Enewetak resettlements during the week of January 21 in Honolulu. VIII. Palomares I had the opportunity to accept Dr. Iranzo’s kind invitation to visit Palomares with him. I will be pleased to discuss this matter with you if you wish, and to share photographs with you. Sincerely, fa. Bruce W. Wachholz, Ph.D. Office of Environment 12 Enclosures on EAT. : wae pyyt, ney . \ eR .‘ pee 4 bee . cme np ne , : 7 * oP woe res .