interest and most certainly more beneficial for
the RMI to continue
DOE involvement at least through decision making time for Enjebi and
Bikini.
For as long as DOE has a multi-purpose vessel and the support
network in the Pacific, the same holds for the medical program.
The
DOE program people have skills and knowledge that are not readily
transferrable.
This knowledge is now at the HQ, NV, and Pacific
levels.
IV.
Estimated Maximum Costs to DOE (OH HOW PRELIMINARY)
FY 87
$2 ,000K
88
$2 ,000K
89
$1 ,000K
90
$1 ,0OOK
91
$1 ,OOOK
This assumes that the medical program will be funded by DOI (including
vessel and other logistical support) and the bulk of all Bikini,
Enjebi and bioassay work after FY 1988 will be funded either through
DOI or by RMI "buy back" technical assistance.
If DOE has no unilateral program interest in any element of Marshall
Islands Programs, it is entirely possible that any and all DOE work,
whether medical or environmental, will be done on a reimbursable basis.
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