-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.