Leukemia claims relating to tests in the pacific
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Section 4(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended— (1) in clause (i)— (A) in subclause (III), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (VI); and (C) by inserting after subclause (III) the following: (IV) was physically present in an affected area— (aa) for a period of at least 1 year during the period beginning on July 1, 1946, and ending on November 6, 1992; or (bb) for the period beginning on April 25, 1962, and ending on November 6, 1962; (V) was a member of the Armed Forces who participated onsite in the radiological cleanup of Enewetak Atoll for any period of time during the period beginning on May 1, 1977, and ending on May 31, 1980; or; and (2) in clause (ii), by striking subclause (I), (II), or (III) of clause (i) or onsite participation described in clause (i)(IV) and inserting subclause (I), (II), (III), or (IV) of clause (i) or onsite participation described in subclause (V) or (VI) of clause (i).