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with the predicted uman exposure, for each such
atoll;
"(4) an education and informtion program
to enable the people of such atolls to more fully
understand nuclear radiation and its effects, to
the end that unrealistic fears will be minimized
amd measures to discover, treat, or reduce human
exposure to radiation at such atolls will be
maximally effective.
"(b) (1) In the development and implementation of the program
provided by this section, the Secretary of Fnergy shall
consult and coordinate with the Secretary of the Interior,
the Secretary of Defense, the High Conmissioner of the Trust
Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the President of the
Marshall Islands; and in consultation with the National
Academy of Sciences, shall establish a scientific advisary
cammittee which shall review and evaluate the conduct of
such program and make such reconmendations regarding its
improvement as they deem advisable.
"(2) At the request of the Secretary of Energy,
Federal agency shall provide such informatitn, cersonnel,
facilities, logistical support, or other assistance as the
Secretary of Energy deems necessary to carry out the fimctions
of this program; the costs of all such assistance shall be
reimbursed to the provider thereof out of the sums authorized
to be appropriated by this section.
"(3) There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Fnergy such sums as may be necessary to plan,
implement, and operate the program authorized and directed
to be provided by this section.
“(c) The Secretary of Energy shall report to the appropriate
Committees of the Congress, and to the people of the atolls
described in subsection (a) of this‘section, annually, ar
more frequently if necessary, on the activities of the program
provided by this section. Each such report shall include
a description of the health status of the individuals examined
and treated under the program, an evaluation of the program
by the scientific advisory committee, and any recommendations
for improvement of the condition of such individuals. ‘The
first such report shall be submitted not later than ome
year after this section becomes law."
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