Section 3.

Duties of Special Committee.

The Special Com-

mittee shall investigate the results of irradiation on the people
of Rongelap and Utirik Atolis in the Marshall Islands District,
shall attempt to secure any and all medical assistance and aid
for the people of Rongelap and Utirik Atolls from whatever
sources possible, and shall attempt to obtain compensation for
the people of Rongelap and Utirik Atolls for the injuries which
they suffered due to exposure to irradiation.
Section 4.

Powers of Special Committee.

The Special Com-

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mittee shall have the power to conduct hearings and investigations,

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issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the

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production of books, documents and other evidence and bring suits

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in any court of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in

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its own name to enforce such powers, in addition to all of the

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powers provided in Subchapter IV, Chapter 5 of Title 2 of the

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Trust Territory Code.

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Section 5.

Report of Special Committee.

The Special Com-

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mittee shall submit an interim report to the President of the

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Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or be-

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fore May 25, 1972.

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the President and the Speaker, the Special Committee shall con-

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tinue its work until the members thereof feel that their mission

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has been completed.

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report to the Congress of Micronesia during the First Regular

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Session, Fifth Congress of Micronesia, after which date the

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After said interim report is presented to

The Special Committee shall submit a final

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