DRAFT
70
21 Oct - 3 Nov 8&3
MEDICAL
CONTRACTOR
The BNL conducts a pediatrics mission to Ebeye and Maj
meetings are held in both Ebeye and Majuro to describe the
questions. The mission examines 190 children in Ebeye and 140
Atoll.
23 Nov 83
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RADIATION
RELOCATION
The BARC interim report estimates that it will cost about] $100 million and
take twoto four years of on-site effort to resettle the islands of Bikini and Eneu. The
main approaches to decontamination are those permitting resettlement if radioactive
contamination is minimal with the proviso that no local foods ¢qxcept fish will be
eaten for a specified period and the removal of contaminated soil, especially where
radiological contamination is high.“”
1984
ADMINISTRATION
The DOE terminates its resident scientific program at En@wetak because of
operational and funding constraints. The DOE continues to maifttain a small field
station at Enewetak to support scientific trips and limited operatidns.“”
31 Jan 84
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
While expecting the RMI to take over most of t
functions and
responsibilities of the NV Marshall Island Programs, the NV recommends a Marshall
Islands program plan for FY 1985-1989 that recognizes that the
U.S. governmentis
responsible for the lifetime medical care for the 178 remaining indjviduals who were
exposed to radioactive fallout from Castle Bravo. The NV also ad¥ocates continuing
the dose projections for Enewetak and Bikini to support future resegtlement decisions
and a data bank program, a U.S. government repository for all pertinent
environmental and dose assessment information. NV recommends two missions a
year to study plutonium uptake of Rongelap residents and of peopl¢ residing in Bikini
during the 1970s.**'
10 Feb 84
ADMINISTRATION
Since last September the MPRL has not had a resident scientist at Enewetak.
Although the laboratory has been inactive, the DOE has kept i] maintained and
operable. The USGS, with the cooperation of the DOE, is planning an expedition to
Enewetak in summer 1984 that will require the use of the laborat$ry.‘”
Mar 84
RELOCATION
A complete brushing operation is initiated on Enewetak.
[Al non-cultivated
foliage will be chopped down and left to decompose to add humis to the soil and
assist in maintaining moisture and providing natural nutrients.“*