Safety Studies and Development of Operational Guidelines Project Title: Marshall Islands Radiological Safety Program 13. Rz-o. Publications: None 14. =: Now that Micronesians are returning to the islands affected by weapons testing, a comprehensive, continuing radiation safety program is required. Such a program would be developed for tileDivision of Operational Safety using the facilities and personnel of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Health Physics and Safety Division. This project is intended to provide Operational Safety with a single focal point for their needs in this area. Areas needing scientific investigation will be suggested to the Division of Biomedical and Environmental Research, and other support activities to the Division of Operational Safety. The specific goal of this project is to gather and evaluate previous and current data on the radiological situation as they relate to actual and projected land use. Significant exposure pathways will be identified as a basis for establishing a continuing environmental monitoring program. Using this information, annual surveys in the islands will be designed and performed in conjunction with the Brookhaven Medical Survey. Environmental samples will be returned to Brookhaven National Laboratory for analysis. In addition to those samples required to estimate the accuracy of the dose predictions, specific samples relating to the Medical Survey Group’s interest will be collected and analyzed. Our close relationship with the Medical Survey Group will permit us to respond rapidly to their needs. 15. Relationship to Other Proiects: a) The facilities and personnel of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Health Physics and Safety Division Environmental Monitoring Group will be the basic element in the project. b) Mutual assistance will exist with the Brookhaven Medical Survey Team. Th-eannual radiological survey would be conducted during their visits to the islands when possible. c) Extensive use will be made of the data and experience of previous studies in the islands. This will include consultation as needed with the personnel from the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Southwest Radiological Health Laboratory, AEC Health and Safety Laboratory, etc. Close cooperation with the University of Washington is anticipated for the radiological analysis of marine biota in the Marshallese diet. 16. Technical Progress in F’Y1974: Health Physics and Safety Division staff members will assist in the March 1974 medical survey in the islands in order to familiarize these (See Continuation Sheet) RZ-2