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 THREE