PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED AO@AG7 DIRECTOR FASO ROUTING SLIP : Ali] i“ SECRETARY CLERK PROJECT ENGINFER oy 29 1978 ADMINISTRATIVE en O5F.() eee Box 232 October 21, 1975 , U.SER.D.A. t-]| - . ion _ SEND COPY TO. H&n Mr. William Stanley = PROJECT OFFICES | ---=4 “PROGRAMSPECIAL'ST(ALK +t APO San Francisco 96555 PLS. SEE ME — aASTE ASP. | e REMARKS; P.O. Box 29939 Honolulu, Hawaii 96820 Dear Bill: In investigating further the problem concerning payments to Marshellese patients transported to the United States for medical treatment relating to radiation exporsure, I discovered the enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Hills of your office to Dr. John Iaman in Majuro. It seems to clearly define the limits of responsibility for ERDA, BNL, and the Trust Territory. It seems this problem of payment to patients has been around a long time. The solution of it seems to be unclear even at the present time but I think the views of Mr. Hill tend to clarify some points. My file also reveals that in early 1974 there were discussions between Bob Conard and Dr. Liverman in regards to am AEC draft agreement concerning a health benefit bill. I am not sure of the exact nature of this agreement but it may relate to funding for thé compensation described by the Congress of Micronesia Public Law 5 - 52, a copy of which I sent you earlier.. The per diem rate established by the Trust Territory for people under Public Law 5-52 is presently set at $9.00 per day for the patient and also $9.00 per day for one person accompanying the patient. I hope this information may help to resolve the current problem of payment for until she is returned to Utirik,. Sincerely, 3 . Kotrady, yi Poy og Doe [PAso LY, DOE MV soxno L225 mot ¥ ic REPOSITORY COLLECTION | _ te M.D. ff EMOn atte 3 cs Biom EA — Pr: ee FOLDER Mew (hf LG 72 * J ( Jb oy (i PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED