-7both animal and vegetative growth. some soil manipulation procedures In the case of at least (i.e., deep plowing) it appears possible that the long-term environmental costs of these procedures would significantly exceed the direct costs to conduct the procedure. Alternative C - Cleanup of some areas This alternative is perhaps the most likely of the three. Specific criteria for cleanup actions and the environmental consequences of these actions can be derived by application of the relevant considerations of Cases A & B to individual areas, islands or groups of islands of the atoll. The desires of the Eniwetok people will have an important in- fluence on the selection of this alternative. * * * Additional material to be considered for working in to DEIS: 3g. In order to describe the present condition of the islands it should be reiterated that (a) NVOO (Nervick) will assist DNA with the results of the survey plus (b) we (DBER) should add the integrated results of the biogeochemical study of the atoll which will help evaluate the ecological health of the whole atoll. 5.b.1. Do we have a responsibility for the cleanup-health survey for nonradioactive debris such as the Be on Engebi (Irene)? If so that should be included in the criteria. 6 Environmental Impacts on -(2) Water Quality - It is possible that nuclear detonations on or near islands have permanently altered the island surface and subsurface creer 3 ow ty 27 i" =r