TOPO dl sf PROG NOmMAR MPRA ye oo {Rape ACE OE oe Director Defense Nuclear gency . Was hingten, D, CG. 20305 Dear Sir: BEST COPYAVAILABLE 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 A/M E&S | RRay:sma 5-27-76 aw? . VG AT “E, Eo . _ eg c . A ony le, t hee : aei — ~ a _ ee , 3