Mr. Hal Hollister

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October 6, 1978

from inhaled plutonium, the possibility remains that plowing

could increase the availability of 9°Sr and }37Cs to plant roots.

The Advisory Group will wait until comparative data are available

on the levels of

?9Sr and 137Cs in plowed and unplowed soil

before commenting further on plowing.

Dose assessments for

the two conditions would be especially useful if ?°Sr and 137Cs,

as well as the transuranics, were considered.
Sincerely yours,

W. Jd. Bair, Ph.D.
Manager
Environment, Health and Safety
Research Program
WJB:ms

cc:

Madaline Barnes

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