aa 8 eau wor ene ee program at Enewetak has reached the point where we need to begin preparing the final post cleanup dose assessment for the returning people. At tne November-December 1976 meeting on Enewetak Atoll, it was clear that additional data on radioactivity in soils will be needed tefore we can advise DOI on the coconut planting issue, and before a meaningful reassessment of the radiation dose should there be a resettlement of Enjebi. These data can only be obtained through a program of soil sampling and analysis. The Nevada office and LLL have made a proposal to us (enclosed) for collection and analysis of the required soil samples. The proposed schedule would permit us to meet the commitment to have an Enjebi dose assessment in time for discuscion with the people during the forthcoming’ on-atoll meeting in May 1979. As you will note, the enclosed TWX stresses the need for DNA support of this soil sampling effort. I realize that a reallocation of some DCD resources to assist with this DOE task will be needed and understand that there is a tS. ane BEST COPY AVAILABLE