22. Tne concept of limiting disposal soil quantities by spreading lower level contaminated soil from other islands on Runit was discussed. It was agreed that leaving such soil uncontained on Runit was preferrable to leaving it on other islands of greater potential benefit. Lf this concept is used the soil be spread on Runit. should not The soil should, instead, be used to fill in holes, left by cleanup of Runit, and/or left in one stockpile. Whichever is done the area should be clearly identified and deliniated for future reference. A re-assay of the soil would be necessary for certification purposes. 23. The group indicated a concensus that amounts of soil excised, amounts of soil entombed, and amounts of soil left uncontained should be recorded. An estimate of the curie content of activity entombed and left uncontained should be recorded for future use. This could be done by sampling truckloads and estimating content thereof. 24. The chair thanked the attendees and outlined his plan for report and mizutes submission. The conference adjourned. 13