The program costs for the EMRDAP described in this section are developed assuming that the implementation of the described program will be based on ongoing DOE programs in the Marshall Islands. If the described program were to be conducted independent of current DOE programs, the need to develop baseline data, necessary logistic support and additional manpower would lead to an estimated 250% increase in costs for implementing the program over the first 2 to 3 years; estimates of the cost for both continuing and new programs are included in Appendix A. B. Direct Monitoring Requirements for Continued Dose Assessments 1.) Samples of Locally Produced Foods The analysis of the radionuclide concentration in the locally grown dietary products is the most direct way to evaluate the potential dose to current or future inhabitants. Radionuclide concentrations in foods combined with information on average dietary intake (see section B 4) defines the pCi per day intake for an individual and provides the basis for calculating whole body and bone marrow doses when appropriate physiological and radiological models are employed. Thus, samples of coconut meat and fluid, Pandanus fruit, breadfruit, Papaya, banana, squash and other terrestrial food products (which may vary by atoll) should be collected at islands identified at present as residence or agriculture islands at Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap and Utirik atolls to maintain a data base for updating dose assessments. In additon, reef fish, pelagic fish, clams, lobsters, birds, coconut crabs any other identified food Products, cistern and ground water should be collected from the marine and terrestrial environment for radiological analysis. 27