128. RADIOLOGICAL CLEANUP OF ENEWETAK ATOL; and minimize the volumeof soil excised. Possible disadvantages werethe limited soil depth which the system would survey and the possibility tha this new approach might not be acceptable to EPA and other concerneg agencies. A prototype in situ detector was undergoing tests atthe site of the Hamilton event on the Nevada Test Site, and it was anticipated tha ERDA would approvethe system for use at Enewetak.301 The Radiological Cleanup Plan was revised again on 16 July 1976, but it left some basic questions relative to radiological cleanup criteria stjj) unanswered. Field Commandasked for HQ DNA assistancein obtaining definitive answers from ERDA as soon as possible.302.303 Detailed criteria and guidance were required to complete a Radiological Cleanup Appendix to the CONPLAN304 andto develop estimates of work requirements upon which to base resource needs. The situation was complicated by two factors: (1) ERDA Headquarters in Washington had not formally assigneg ERDA-NVthe responsibility for furnishing radiological support; and (2) MILCON funds were limited. The DNA-ERDA agreement stipulated that ERDA would provide technical and scientific advice and assistance on radiological activities associated with cleanup, including, but not limited to: a. Advice and assistance on the preparation of the radiological cleanup plan and the radiological safety program. , b. Interface with other Federal agencies concerning radiological matters. c. Provision of on-atoll ERDA representation. d. Performance of radiological support, to include: (1) Day-to-dayfield monitoring, dosimetry, and record keeping for health and safety. (2) Radiological classification of material for removal, disposal, or reuse. (3) Certification, on an island-by-island basis. (4) Establishment, operation, and maintenance of a field laboratory. Item d of these ERDA commitments was contingent on reimbursement from DNA. In view of the $20 million ceiling which had been set by Congress and its charge to useall available economy measures, DNA’s reimbursement to ERDA would of necessity be limited to the $1.5 million which had beenestimated earlier. A compromise was reached wherebythe military services would provide for radiological safety and theclassification of debris and ERDA would only provide for classification of soil and managementofthe radiological laboratory. Field Command and ERDA-NV representatives conferred on 28-29 October 1976 to define the responsibilities of ERDA contractors and military personnel. To reduce project costs further, it was agreed that military technicians would assist in the ERDA contractor laboratory, in driving the in situ vans, and in maintaining and repairing radiation detectors and other equipment. ERDA-NV representatives advised that their radiological support would not be available in April 1977, as was