Dr. Joseph Maher December 16, 1976 Page 4 IT would vecommend that ERDA assume a more proactive role in the total effort. It's highly unlikely that pop and DOI will do more then carry out their immediate responsibilities. Continued moni~ toring of radioactive levels is important as are continued efforts to communicate risks to Marshall Islanders. Moreover, I would strongly urge ERDA to consider monitoring the adjustment and interaction processes of island groups. From my experience in working with American Indian groups involved in similar relocation efforts, I can assure you that the transition will not be a smooth one. The following questions are but a partial list of issues that could be addressed: 1. 2. What steps will be taken to assist the Islanders eventually develop a self-supporting economy? What relearning of former methods of subsistence will occur and what will be their effect on the quality of life? 3. What norms and sanctions will emerge that will pre~ vent.Islanders from frequenting off-limit areas? How will they be enforced? 4. To what extent have western ways affected the culture §. Will of the people? adoption of western ways deviancy, such as depression, 6. 7. 8. 9. etc.? introduce forms alcoholism, delinquency, of reduce What adjustments will be made by Islanders and how will they effect daily What does _isolated the future living patterns? hold for an island group from the main flow of economic activity? What are the social, etc. of Islanders? educational, employment needs, Research Centers here in Seattle has comto the issues just raised and can plan a long-term program to investigate a number of these issues. demand representing tise social unemployment, What prevention measures can be developed to the possible emergence of social deviancy? Battelle Human Affairs petent staff sensitive tasks to an function interdisciplinary approach where staff The scientists a broad range of social and behavioral science experas a team. I011123 .