Specified diseases claims relating to tests in the pacific
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(a) In general Section 4(a)(2) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking or at the end; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (F); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) was physically present in an affected area— (i) for a period of at least 1 year during the period beginning on July 1, 1946, and ending on November 21, 1992; or (ii) for the period beginning on April 25, 1962, and ending on November 6, 1962; (E) 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. (b) Inclusion of renal diseases Section 4(b)(2) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Public Law 101–426; 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended— (1) by inserting renal disease, after lymphomas (other than Hodgkin's disease),; and (2) by striking or lung and inserting lung, or renal.