island surface concentrations exceed__—spCi/g," etc, are all subject to
interpretation.
Also the methods of sampling and analysis to be used
should be defined (Attachment #2 to the Certification may include such
information - but it was not given to the Advisory Group).
5.
Charter of Advisory Group
The draft charter of the Advisory Group was discussed briefly and
several recommendations suggested.
However, based on conversations
the
Chairman has had with Hal Holister since the meeting, it seems better to
postpone action on the charter until the present crisis regarding cleanup
criteria decisions is past.
6.
Visit to Enewetak
Preliminary plans were discussed for the Advisory Group's visit to
Enéwetak.
The earliest date for the visit appeared to be August, 1978.
Commentson Cleanup Criteria
The Advisory Group recognizes that there are several options to the
cleanup criteria to be used at Enewetak ranging from cleaning up all of
the islands to cleaning up none of them.
The number of islands which can
be decontaminated depends upon the level of decontamination acceptable and
the resources available.
appropriation.
The latter appears to be fixed by the Congressional
The level of decontamination which is acceptable depends
upon a determination by the Marshallese of the Tevel of health risks they
are willing to accept to live on the islands.
The Advisory Group can assist in developing estimates of the health
risks associated with proposed cleanup levels and, after cleanup, with the
actual levels remaining.