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Benefits associated with the return to Eniwetok Atoll have been stated
by the Eniwetok people.

Recovery of property, use of land, lagoon and

sea resources with minimal restrictions, obtaining new housing and community
facilities, and acquiring structures, etc., left behind by the U.S.A.
qualify as benefits from their viewpoint.

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technology applications, risks and benefits apply to the same persons;
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nevertheless there may be some variation among Eniwetok families because
of variations in conditions between the family-owned land holdings.
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Steps taken to reduce exposures may have undesirable consequences.

Actions causing soil disturbance may reduce food crop production; inability
to construct a permanent home on an island for a period of years would
inconvenience the owners.

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The concept of net benefit mustbe kept in mind.

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