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Conference on Long Term Surveys and Studies of Marshall Islands Agenda, July 12 and 13, 1954

Dated
Jul 13, 1954
Document type
Agenda
Length
6 pages
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LaJG TERM SURVEYS AND STUDIES OF MARSW.X ISLANDS Atomic Energy Commission I US DOE ARCHIVES 326 US ATOMIC ELWRGY

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Outline for Conference on 1. Analysis and integration of data for projecth.1 final 2. Resurvey ad study of the radiation hazards and the radiochemical nature of the fallout on Rongelap, RongerikJ Chairman - Dr. John Bugher, Division of Biolo~ and Medicine, Bureau of Nedicime and Surgery, Navy - CIR H. Etter, -MC, USN

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I, Introductory comments by chairman. ; 11. Study Groups (1 1/2 hours) A. Estimate of external dose (.mrface and whole body) B. Hematologic, skin, and general clinical c. Nature of fallout, internal deposition, urinary excretion, body burden, and long-term hazard. 111. Reports by group leaders (1/2 hour each) IV. General discussion of data - analysis, correlations, significance~ .

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V. Mechanics of incorporating data into single report. A. Responsibilities and time ltiits. Outline of existing plans for long-term medical care and study (.%gher) A. Specific studies planned. 1. Chafi of command c. Hdusing and messing e. Project officer and reports. external and internal radiation hazard.

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(1) Ah and ground survey c. Long-term metabolic studies of fission products in flora and fauna and domestic anti,als. (1) Project proposal from l!RDL. (1) Chemical separation and identification (2) Decay, energies, etc. VTII. .SILlmaryof required studies I 3. Sample collection and distribution

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List of Materials for Duplication Title of Document Date of Order Completed by