18. The cost in resources and time required was abeossed. It was generally agreed that these costs can not be accurately assessed at this time. Density of profiling efforts and of the in-situ survey effort depends, to some extent, on the initial data obtained. However, the effort does not appear to be excessive. Additionally, as proposed for conduct it largely contributes directly to effort required anyway for certification. thts only minimal resource expenditure is devoted exclusively to the characterization effort. The efforts which may not be directly contributory are the delimination of the subterranean pockets and the FRST pick up of “hot spots". 19. Mr Doles ask what priorty would be given to this characterization operation. He indicated that without some priority the operation would be only sporadic and require a long time. The chair replied that this operation should receive the same priority as the beginning of cleanups on Lésor and Boken. Hopefully assets available would permit simultaneous work on cleanup and characterization. Mr. Doles expressed concern that much time would be wasted unless the characterization effort bad priority on logistic support, particularly boat transportation support. The chair stated that priority within reason would be afforded to ensure as smooth an operation as possible under circumstances axisting on the atoll. il