United States Department of the Interior OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D.G.° 20240 AO A At AUG 22 1975 Dear Dr. Conard: Thank you for your letter of August 15, 1975, which supplied the names of the Rongelap people who were’ exposed to fallout in 1954 and who have had thyroid surgery. Your comments on the three other individuals whom you feel warrant equal compensation to the thyroid surgical cases are appreciated. These three individuals have been added to our list. We will keep you informed of developm ents with respect to the proposal for compensation. ‘ y Sincerely yours, ZL,ibe / Deputy Director of Territorial Affairs Dr. Robert A. Conard Medical Department Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton, Long Island, New York 11973