Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office PO Box 14100 Las Vegas, NV 89114 NOV 10 1977 Commander, Field Command Defense Nuclear Agency ATTN: Colonel Charlies J. Treat Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87115 Dear Colonel Treat: COMMENTS ON THE MINUTES OF THE RUNIT CLEANUP CONFERENCE Realizing the goal of the subject conference was to advise on the need © and method for data collection (to gain a better definition of the RUNIT scope of work), I wish to preface my comments with two observations _ gained from participating directly in five Nevada-directed cleanups and from many conferences listening to other organizations who share ff similar experiences. ge, 1. " during actual operations. To gather sufficient data becomes self- limiting in that it is more efficient to do the actual cleanup in conjunction with the data gathering process. Actual cleanup operational problems contribute greatly to this (ieee, type of equipment ‘ re vo vet a One can never gather enough prior information to prevent surprises available, logistics, etc.). 2. i Generally, even with what is believed to be the best available information as to scope of work, for every experience I am aware of, without exception, the planned cost and time have been different by factors when compared with the actual experience. The best advice then must be - Be prepared to deal with changes in terms of factors, ce perhaps 2-4, or more. The following specific comments address your numbered sections: Woo. 1-4, No comment, Crete8TII i Y ae WATE REE SE,ot C7 . 7 .