Rongelap Atoll Development Authority (RADA) Act, 2023 (P.L. 2023-69).

The purpose of this Act is to enable the people of Rongelap Atoll to: (i) develop and implement programs and projects for social, economic and cultural betterment of the Rongelap Atoll; (ii) address the nuclear issues and other related issues affecting Rongelap people; and (iii) address the special needs of the Rongelap Community at Majuro Atoll and other Rongelap Communities within the Marshall Islands and United States, with responsible and appropriate review by the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to ensure fiscal responsibility and consistency with the development policies of the Government of the Republic.
This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, functions, powers, funds, organization and management of the Rongelap Atoll Development Authority, and the establishment of the Rongelap Atoll Development Authority Fund. The powers and duties of the Authority are vested in and shall be exercised by the Board. The Board shall adopt by-laws to govern and regulate the operations of the Authority and the Board. Every member of the Board and employee of the Authority shall be subject to the provisions of §240.1 of the Criminal Code of 2011.