RETURN OF RONGELAPESE (continued ) comparative purposes. Dk. GLASS expressed the opinion that he believed that the benefit of returning them is inclined tc outweigh the danger and that it would be unrealistic to base conclusions on the dose levels intended for a large population to this relatively small group, even though it is an entire population. DR. FAILLA pointed out that the ICRP limit of @& per year is not intended to be the limit for a large population. It was agreed that because of the already relatively high exposure to which these natives had already been subjected, limiting their exposure in texms from now on was un- realistic; but on the other hand, the psychological effect of permitting them to receive more radiation than our own vecple, could be subject to criticism. <A further discussion resulted in the decision to prepare a statement expressing the Committee's opinion. A statement was subsequently prepared as follows. It is moved that the ACBM approve the Division of Biology and Medicine's propdsal te return the Rongelapese to their native atoll. However, it is the opinion of the ACBM that if it should become necessary to re-evacuate because of further tests, there would result world opinion unfavorable to the continuation of weapous testing. The resolution was unanimously passed. The meeting recessed for lunch at 1:20 pom.. At 2:10 p.m. the meeting was reconvened by the Chairman who called on Dr. Seymour to discuss the evaluation of concentrations in the ocean following Operation Redwing. DR. SEYMOUR told of the recent meeting in Washington for the PACIFIC OCEAN SAMPLING purpose of discussing surveys. This was attended by Japanese and also members of the AEC Division of International Affairs who agreed to exchange information and meet later for the purpose of coordinating resuits. DR. SEYMOUR speke of the many different phases of the program involving the sampling of water, plankton, and fish being carried out by both Japanese investigators as well as our own. There has been some disagreement between the Japanese and the American - 10 =