-5It is expected that the current program will be continued, and that
some modest expansion may be projected due to (a) additional studies at
Enewetak after the people return, and (b) possible increased effort at
other atolls (unknown at present) as radiological findings and circumstances
dictate.
Individual and population dose assessments are based upon the actua]
“measurements of radionuclides in residents and in the environment.
These
assessments provide the bases upon which decisions are made with respect
to the acceptability or unacceptabilityeof various living patterns, residence
locations, food consumed, etc.
;
The immediate past and current funding levels, together with estimates
of projected funding requirements for FY 80-83 are as follow (X 1000):
Project Funding
FY 77
FY 78
FY 79
FY 80
FY 81
FY 82
FY83
1065
1616
1830
2453
2800
3300
3500
It is anticipated that a whole-body counter will require replacement
during FY 80 at a cost of about $100 K.
Also, replacement of and additions
to other laboratory and field equipment will amount to roughly 5-10 percent
of the operating budgets.