DISCLAIMER

The following is a staff memorandum or other working document 
prepared for the members of the Advisory Committee on Human
Radiation Experiments.  It should not be construed as representing
the final conclusions of fact or interpretation of the issues. 
All staff memoranda are subject to revision based on further 
information and analysis.  For conclusions and recommendations of
the Advisory Committee, readers are advised to consult the Final
Report to be published in 1995.






MEMORANDUM

TO:       Members of the Santa Fe Small Panel

FROM:     Advisory Committee Staff

DATE:     January 24, 1995

RE:       Materials related to the uranium miners



 Enclosed please find the following documents:

Tab C-1   Staff memorandum: Background on uranium mine studies 
          (January 24, 1995)

          This memo briefly discusses the uranium mine studies and 
          includes a staff-generated timeline of significant events 
          related to radon in the uranium mines.

Tab C-2   Chronology prepared by Duncan Holaday in 1964, attached as 
          an exhibit to Mr. Holaday's sworn deposition in Begay v. 
          United States taken on March 19, 1986

          This chronology is an account of the events related to radon 
          in the uranium mines. 

Tab C-3   Excerpt from a staff memorandum provided to the Advisory 
          Committee in Briefing Book No. 7, Tab J, "Overview of 
          Radiation Exposure Compensation Programs"  (October 4, 1994) 
          and full copy of the Begay opinion

          This excerpt discusses the Ninth Circuit's decision in the 
          Begay v. United States case brought on behalf of the uranium 
          miners.   

Tab C-4   Excerpt from a staff memorandum provided to the Advisory 
          Committee in Briefing Book No. 7, Tab J, "Overview of 
          Radiation Exposure Compensation Programs" (October 4, 1994)

          This summary explains the Radiation Exposure Compensation 
          Act of 1990 (RECA), which includes provision for 
          compensation to uranium miners meeting specified 
          requirements.  

If you are interested in any other documents related to the uranium 
mine studies or have any questions please email or call Faith Weiss at 
(202) 254-3076.