Re As to the question of whether equivalent dose reductions (equiv alent to reductions obtained through modification’ of the diet) could be obtained : through removal ofcontaminated soil, the Task Group holds the opinion that some reduction is possible. ‘However, the magnitude of this reduction is uncertain and can only be determined reliably through measure ment of the radionuclide content of the important food items such as pandanus and bread- fruit grown in the modified condition. This would require a research effort to grow test plantings of the various food crops in the soil removal and” replacement areas using various fertilizers and trace minerals, and analysis of radionuclide content of the fruit produced. / aqVO-140 also indicates that of 6.8 pCi/gmfound in copra at an average concentration Since 40 Kis 40Kis a ra, one has always been present in cop occurring gamma emitter that a Islands is o n tha of copra grown in Enewetak acceptability’ the judge to way . 40... the TZ K-. ing urr occ lly tent relative to the natura A is of its 13764 con bas TCs content e, the 137 than 5-2 pCi/gm, for exampl Cs content in soll is less 1. 0 hold the ld cou One ent. cont K 4 berless than its of the copra produced may fission product uld not be affected if the sho y lit abi ket mar t tha po sition na turally pias . Tn Ad jnaor ra.vi fu ‘. J at of 3 qe Leos VS ae a . &= Conse. -= . = Expos Ji e osu expe Claas liatunaiey o euucias . t\ radioactivity in the produc ved “pest aypuanie COPY included removal of such soil in its recommendations and therefore there would— be no requirenent to select a method of disposal. If such disposal were required, the objective would be to assure that there would ‘be no "pathway for any exposure of the Enewetak people to this radioactivity and a minimal follow-. * up requirement to insure that this situation continues after disposal.