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4 May 89
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
Wheeler visits BNL to discuss the urine analysis for plutonium content of
Marshall tsland samples. Recently BNL has sent samples to the University of Utah
for a comparison study between laboratories.*”
1 Jun 89
RADIATION
According to DOE Secretary James Watkins, at his request the NAS establishes
on this date a standing Committee on Radiation Epidemiological Research Programs
to provide independentscientific advice to the DOE. The committee will advise DOE
on the status of its epidemiology pr
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epidemiological data repository, the velopment of protocols for the use of this
repository, and the granting of independent research proposals.”
5 Jun 89
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
All of the Rongelap and Utirik urine samples, except one, taken by BNL in
May 1989 show plutonium at background levels.*"
10 Jul 89
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
In the report, "The Radiological Dose From Pu at RongelapIsland," William L
Robison, Casper Sun, and Charles B. Meinhold state that the estimated committed
dose equivalent:from plutonium -at'' Rongelap: Island?is “very similar’for both the
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MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
The BNL conducts whole body counting and urine sampling of Enewetak,
Medrin, Rongelap, and Utirik people. The eight team members
collect 976 whole
body counting records to reconfirm the radiological safety of the Marshallese and 209
urine samples to monitor the Marshallese uptake of plutonium. Precautions are taken
during this mission to ensure the minimum amount of contamination of the samples
because of the probability of contamination of the 1981-1984 samples during
handling.
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ADMINISTRATION
In testimony before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs DOE
Secretary James -D. Watkins announces the establishment of a special advisory
committee to conduct an independent evaluation of DOE epidemiological activities.
Watkins expects the committee also to provide guidance on restructuring and