was very preliminary in nature and for that reason had not been widely
circulated.
The maps of the 13 Atolls presented at that hearing also
showed only external radiation by means of letters.
These maps, without
any explanatory text, appear to have led to considerable misunderstanding
in the Marshalls.
The external radiation results for the Northern
Marshalls should be available in July and would include additional maps
for each of the atolls surveyed.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Weisgall requested 5 additional sets
of the maps currently available.
He believed that Bikini-Kili Council
should have them since they were used at the March 22 hearing.
He also
requested a map of the United States showing the same type of 'letter"
designation as is used on the Marshalls map.
This, he believed, would put

the Marshalls data in a better perspective.

DOE officials stated that such

a map could be prepared but it would take some time to do so.
they would try to meet this request as soon as they could.

Nonetheless,

4,
Need for translation of certain documents and /or reports into
Marshallese
Mr. Weisgall noted that in the agreement signed by the U.S. Government
and the Legal Advisor of the people of Bikini in relation to the dropping
of the Law suit in the Hawaii Court, there was agreement that certain
documents would be translated into Marshallese.
He also pointed out
that whereas the Department of Energy had prepared certain background
_ briefing information on radiation hazards in Marshallese for the people
of Enewetak, this has not been done for the Bikinians.
He also,
particularly, believed that if Bikini Island and Eneu Island definitely
are to be off limits to the people of Bikini, a statement to this
effect must be translated into the Marshallese language.
His points were noted and will be taken under consideration.
5.

Need for prompt notice on any Congressional Hearings

It was agreed that whenever OTA has word of any forthcoming Congressional
Hearing that might involve Bikini matters, Mr. Weisgall would be informed
immediately as well. as the High Commissioner.
6.
Query as to whether the Department of Energy's Report of May 15,
on _Eneu Island was a final recommendation.

1979,

Dr. Wachholz in response to this question pointed out that the May 15, 1979
report for Eneu Island had the food chain aspect factored into it as well
as other radiation factors. While there might be a few minor changes, the
basic recommendation was not expected to change.

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Mrs. Van Cleve stated that the Department of the Interior had made its
decision with respect to eliminating Eneu Island as a possible resettlement
site on the basis of the May 15 report.

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