DRAFT
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2 Aug 85
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
The PASO issues the Operations Pian, Mission Number 7, FY 1985, for an
expedition to Enewetak on 7-21 August 1985 by the Marine Science Institute of the
University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) to study crustaceans through the
University of Hawaii's Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), funded by the DOE.‘
5 Aug 85
ADMINISTRATION
CONTRACTOR
The PASO issues the Operations Plan, Mission Number 8, FY 1985, for an
August 1985 trip to Enewetak, Kili, and Majuro as part of BNL’s urine bioassay
program.‘”
Oct - Nov 85
CONTRACTOR
MEDICAL
During the BNL medical team visit to RMI the team makes its first visit to
Mejato to examine the Rongelapese who moved there in May 1985. Thescientists
determine that more children than usual were not maintaining their position on the
growth charts. After comparing the growth curves with similar charts of Utirik
children, the team suggests possibility of childhood malnutrition.’
10 Dec 85
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
The RMI requests that upon the enactment of U.S.legislation to implement
the COFAthat the DOE continue the radiological health program for certain people
of Rongelap and Utirik and USDA continue agriculture and food programs for the
people of Bikini and Enewetak.‘”
13 Dec 85
- ADMINISTRATION
AGREEMENT
LEGAL RESPONSIRULITY...0 eg eee gt
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- Congress, passes-P.Li 99-239, which includes approval. ofthe COFA“°
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Aecordingto:tHarry Brown of the:NV, the majar proyisiong of interest to the
DOEin the COFAare:.* The payment under subsection 177;
+ The provision of special medical care to the exposed peoples of Rongelap and
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Utirik;
Unreimbursed technical and other assistance for the first five years after the
effective date for the agricultural maintenance and food programs for the
Enewetakese and Bikinians and waterborne transportation of agricultural products
to Enewetak;
circumstances for resettlement of Enjebi; and
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+ The RMIuse of section 177 funds to contract with qualified scientists to review
DOEdata on the habitability of Rongelap;
- A report within a year, upon the request of the RMI, on the time and
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The U.S. commitment to restore Bikini Atoll and funding authorization."