‘ Cutline of Environmental Monitoring, Research and Dose Assessment Program Plan for P.L. 96-205 Introduction Background Information for the Northern Marshall Islands; Historical Development of Marshall Island Surveys and Programs Rationale for Current DOE Environmental Programs in the Marshall Islands 10 Objectives of Ongoing DOE Monitoring, Research and Dose Assessment Programs in the Marshall Islands A. Terrestrial Program 12 B. Marine-Groundwater Program 13 C. Dose Assessment Program 14 D. Dietary Studies Program 15 E. Personnel Monitoring-Whole Body Counting and F. G. Urine Bioassay Program 15 Marshall Island Data Bank 16 Relevant Publications 16 Environmental Monitoring, Research and Dose Assessment Program Plan (EMRDAP) for P.L. 96-205 A. Uniqueness and Purpose of the Plan; Cost Assumptions B. Direct Monitoring Requirements for Continued Dose 26 Assessments 1.) Locally Produced Foods Sample Collection 27 2.) Soil Sample Collection 30 3.) Ground-Water and Cistern-Water Sample Collection 32 4.) Dietary and Consumption Habits 32 5.) External Gamma Measurement 33