DRAFT
70
21 Oct - 3 Nov 83
MEDICAL
CONTRACTOR
The BNL conducts a pediatrics mission to Ebeye and Majuro. Community
meetings are held in both Ebeye and Majuro to describe the mission and answer
questions. The mission examines 190 children in Ebeye and 140 children from Bikini
Atoil.
23 Nov 83
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP
RADIATION
RELOCATION
The BARC interim report estimates that it will cost about $100 million and
take two to four years of on-site effort to resettle the islands of Bikini and Eneu. The
main approaches to decontamination are those permitting resettlementif radioactive
contamination is minimal with the proviso that no local foods except 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 Enewetak because of
operational and funding constraints. The DOE continues to maintain a small field
Station at Enewetak to support scientific trips and limited operations.”
31 Jan 84
MEDICAL
PLUTONIUM
RADIATION
While expecting the RMI to take over most of the 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
respons for the Wetime medical care for the 178remaining individuals whowere
exp
tg radioactive falloutfrom Castle Bravo.. The NY a also advocates continuin
the,dageprojection.ft Enéwetak'andBikini TPcuppaitarera eftfementdecisions
and.4. data.“bank.program, a. U.S... government repository, for~all pertinent
environmental anddose. assessment.information.| NVrecorimerids tWomissions a
year to study plutonium uptakeof Rongelap residents and of people residing in Bikini
during the 1970s.
10 Feb 84
ADMINISTRATION
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Since last September the MPRL has not had a resident scientist at Enewetak.
Although the laboratory has been inactive, the DOE has kept it 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 laboratory.”
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Mar 84
RELOCATION
A complete brushing operation is initiated on Enewetak. All non-cultivated
foliage will be chopped down andleft to decompose to add humusto the soil and
"assist in maintaining moisture and providing natural nutrients.
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