to be settled and that it continues to be a matter of sorne aggravation in the Trust Territory, in particular in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Council is pleased to learn from the representative of the Administering Authority that consideration is being given to settling the matter once and for all. The Council looks forward to early progress on this matter. Cornpensation for nuclear testing 68. ~he Council is extremely pleased to hear of the amicable out-of-court settlement in respect.of the clean-up of Bikini. It considers this a major achievement. 69. It further notes that according to statements by the Adrninistering Authority and the representatives of the territorial Governments, the people of Bikini will receive an annual income of over $16,000 per family during the fir!t 15 years of the compact and thereafter will have a trust fund of $65.5 million to address the needs of future generations. / ... T/L.1245 English Page 14 7o. The Council further notes tbat the people of Enewetak will have an average family income of over $11,000 anda trust fund of $13.46 million. It is understood that similar arrangements will be made for the people of Rongelap and Utirik. Considering that the annual per capita income in the Marshall Islands is of the order of $900, the Council considers a financia! settlement of this order generous, although it acknowledges that no sum would ever be sufficient to compensate the island peoples involved for the damage to their lands. 71. The Council notes the reluctance of the Administering Authority to finance a further independent radiological survey.of the northern Marshall Islands on the grounds that it has satisfied itself that, with the exception of Bikini, none of the other atolla are seriously affected. The Council accepts this explanation but 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the compensation and settlement of the nuclear testing damages in the Marshall Islands, specifically in Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utirik. The Council is pleased to hear of the amicable out-of-court settlement and the financial compensation provided to the affected families. The text also mentions the reluctance of the Administering Authority to finance further radiological surveys.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Humanitarian aid and relief