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. Attachments: Hard copy of viewgraphs