houses has not been applied. To this extent dose estimates for these data are now expected to be more conservative than when first developed. Internal Dose Comparisons ; " . ‘ Table II of this report contains a comparison of 1967 and 1969 -values for 050, 137G6, and >Re, the radionuclides of most concern in the Bikini diet. 1. The following comments epply to this comparison: Fish - The 1969 values for eviscerated whole fish are somewhat lower than the 1967 values for muscle. However, the 1967 values for muscle would still appear to be applicable so Gustafson's intake values in the 1968 report would still apply. 2. Pandanus Fruit - The 1969 values for 905, and 137o, are higher than the 1967 values lending even more support to the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations for precautions to be taken in planting Pandanus. 3. Birds - The 1969 value for Fe is in good agreement with the’ 1967 value. The 1969 value for 137os in the curlew is higher than the 1957 average value for birds. However, the curlew is seldom caught. The 1969 average value of 13Tes for birds eaten most often is in close agreement with Gustafson's value and his intake level would still apply. h; . Arrowroot ~ The 1969 values for prepared arrowroot flour (the 1967 value was for unprepered arrowroot which is inedible) lolie onmsek fore 23s!