The Department of Energy program in the Marshall Islands
consists of medical, monitoring and assessment components,
Past,
current and estimated future operating costs (X 1000)
are;
Budgeted cost
FY 77
FY 78
Fy 79
FY 80 FY 81
FY 82
FY 83
1875
2770
3095
3390
3692
6100
7000
1585
1849
Unbudgeted
.
Estimated manpower requirements vary between 40-50 man-years
of effort depending upon number of trips,
unanticipated requests,
specific needs,
etc,
It must be emphasized that it is extremely difficult to anticipate all possible needs and contingencies in the activities
in the Marshall Islands,
“Past and present experience shows
that unexpected findings and unanticipated requests from
various sources
(e,.g.,
the Marshall Islands Government, legal
representatives for various groups of people} may significantly
affect, alter or add to the projected program,
While these
issues have been included herein to the best of our knowledge,
additional efforts and requests are not precluded,
For these
and other reasons, a standing capability of response must be
maintained,
The projected cost estimates, therefore,
should
only be considered as tentative,
The two major components of the program are discussed in
greater detail below:
Medical Program
The medical program in the Marshall Islands in FY 79 provides medical surveillance of persons on Rongelap and Utirik
who were radiologically exposed following testing in the
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