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As agreed during a telephone conversation this morning with Cdr.
Paine, I have described below the ve (5) major ERDA programs
in the Marshall Islands.
These, of course, are in additionto the
reimbursable support which we provide to DNA at both Johnston
and Enewetak.
it is noteworthy that all of these programs derive directly from joint
AEC/DODactivities during the era of atmospheric testing. We consider them all to have high national importance. In addition, ail of
them are, in varying degrees, dependent upon MAC Airlift Support + with these at Enewetak being exclusively sco dependent.
The Brookhaven Medical Program; In 1954 the population of two
Marshall Isiands Atoils wermaccidentally exposed to relatively high
levels of radiation as a result of a thermonuciear test - BRAVO at Bikini Atoll. These populations have been kept under medical surveillance since 1954, and the Nevada Office, acting through PASO has
provided all of the support for that program. ERDA personnel visit
the atolie with the Brookhaven doctors, provide transportation for the
doctora and their patients, and look after a number of other humanitarlan needs in the process.
many years.
We expect this program to continue for
Cleanup of theTest Atolls; By Interagancy Agreement, ERDA is
responsible for providing radiclogical advice, support and assistance
to the Department of Defense for cleanup of the test atolla and to the
Department of the Interior for rehabitation and resettlement. Pursuant
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