ICRP #9 suggests that in 30 years, the general public should receive a dose of less than 5.0 rem from total body sources other than medical or natural background (8). In all cases examined here, this requirement is met. The problem arises that the external gamma radiation is only one source of exposure to the Marshallese. The dietary pathway could contribute a substantial increment as an internal dose commitment, Reviewing all atoll dose commitments in this light, we feel that inhabitants of Rongelap Atoll may have difficulty meeting the ICRP #9 criterion of 5 rem in 30 years, but should be within the 0.5 rem/year standard for individuals. The interal dose assessment for the people of Rongelap will be the subject of a separate report. At this time, we do not recommend any remedial action until a complete dose commitment can be determined by means of examining the external, dietary and whole body counting data available to date. The other islands and atolls surveyed are well within the ICRP recommended levels. As such, Little more than minimal followup should be done on these atolls. The main task of the environmental programs should be one of detecting significant changes in the environment or lifestyle which might warrant a reassessment of these dose predictions.