* U.8. GOVERNMENT FAINTING OF FICE:
Mrs. Ruth Van Cleve
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CONCURRMENCES
Islands generally and for residents of the atolls of Likiep, Wotje,
Afiluk, Jemo, Mejit and Enewetak specifically, particularly for those
who were on Likiep, Wotje, Ailuk, Jemo and Mejfit atolls at the time
of the testing.
2)
That the Department of Interior obtain records of Trust
Territory referrals of cancer cases to hospitals at Guam and Panope,
and at the Trippler Hospital fn Honolulu.
3)
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That the Department of Energy conduct a survey of the
appropriate population of Likiep atoll as soon as possible, but
probably in the October-December 1979 time frame. This survey |
would be based upon the information already obtained by the Marshall
Islands Government, but would enlarge upon that in both form and
substance. All relevant persons would be interviewed.
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In addition, at the appropriate time we would request that the proper
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people what activities and studies will be conducted, the reasons for
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The information obtained from Likiep and from the records requested
should serve to indicate the extent to which populations on other
atolls (e.g., Afluk, Wotje, Mejit) similarly may need to be surveyed.
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4) Depending upon information obtained via 1, 2, and 3 above,
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a medical team might be dispatched to the Likfep atoll during the
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to providing a medical team--will provide an assessment of and be
responsive to the situation at Likiep in the most professional manner.
We are préparing to move forward on item 3 above and will look forward
_ to any information which can be obtained regarding 1 and 2 above, and
the letter of June 29.
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We trust that this proposed plan will meet the needs of the situation
and be acceptable to the Department of Interior.
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Dr, Pratt, BNL
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