reduction occurred during cleanup operations on Bikini Island and coconut crabs are not now seen there in large numbers. For pandanus, the committee recommended removal of two inches of topsoil over an area covered by the crown of mature trees for plantings on Bikini Island. could not be eaten. If this is not done on Bikini, the fruit produced Fruit produced by pandanus trees planted on Bikini will be analyzed to insure that it is acceptable for food. The committee has recommended that no precautions are needed on Eneu and coconut crabs found there may be eaten in any quantity. Pandanus may be planted there without restrictions. There is one very important recommendation of the committee which t will require the direct cooperation and participation of the Bikini people. This concerns use of a dietary supplement of powdered milk to supply minimum daily requirements for certain minerals and consequently reduce possible uptake of radioactivity. ° infadition to the general statement above, there has been a request for answers to specific questions which may be asked. A list of questions and answers is provided below: 1. Q. HOW DID THE COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS DECIDE BIKINI IS SAFE? A. They reviewed measurements and data that had been accumulated during past surveys, then met with the 1967 survey team. Pre- dictions were made of the total radiation exposure expected to occur from all possible sources if the natives were returned. In their opinion this exposure does not offer a significant threat to health and safety.