es wate -?2. Ls Se ee eef yestEEE te ie piste |p * Anothex question we would like to raise is that of eligibility. We are aware that some unexposed ‘ Rongelapese and Utirikese have developed thyroid abnormalities, or have had operations. How would you be pig ee prepared to testify on this question? Does current evidence and information allow you to differentiate a eet eth ce Wi cateae ott Seer between those abnormalities which ore directly caused by exposure and those which possibly are "normal" develop- ments? Can you support the assumption that some cases were not caused by exposure by indicating that they cowd not have resulted from exposure to low levels of residual radiation in the environment and food chain?. et aa ' | | / (3) * Other questions which may be raised are: What about compensation for those two cases who experienced retarded growth, and should compensation be considered for those women who experienced what appeared to be an unusually high rate of miscarriages two to three years wre BR after exposure? (y) a af Be a the absence of sufficient medical data, that the probability in terms of statistics is very great that there ‘was a direct connection? ely oy 3. Ane Hp ‘ £8 % i4 (ST) # Related to the above, what are your best estimates of the likelihood of encountering additional thyroid or _leukemia cases in the future, ag well as ony new develop- on 5. Suisnes ees eee - # We are certain that you will be asked to comnent _ upon the connection between death from ' leukemia, and his exposure. Po you feel that there is sufficient evidence to support this connection, or in * ments which are directly exposure-related? “a (G] ie td * It has been recently indicated that survey results of Bikini have resulted in a reevaluation and reconsideration of safe exposure levels there, and that the Bikinians -" = eras may not be able to return as planned. recent development, acientifically the criteria which led return the Rongelapese to their island? , _ In light of this is there any need to reevaluate to the decision to These are just some of the questions which come to mind at this time. We present them for your consideration with a view to cooperating and coordinating any presenta-~ tion before the U.S. Congress snd between tne Congress of Micronesia, the Department of the Interior, and ' Brookhaven. In sum, we believe that 1% would be most effective if ol] parties involved were in agreement on certain basic issues when submitting testimony before U.S. Congress. te EE Cae : VENAOn repreAGLI TS =“, ALBEMha NY i ree , \