define the surface area but certainly should provide better estimating data than the aerial survey. Used on the grid lines the characterization effort would be directly applicable to the full survey for certification and, thus, is not wasted effort. 16. It was recommended by Mr. Doles that the FRST and field instruments be used to search the Fig/Quince area for very localized "hot spots" and "chunks". Removal of such spots, by shovel and bagging techniques, could contribute measurably to reducing the areas measured to be over 400 pCi/e by in-situ survey. This should be done prior to soil profiling and in-situ survey. It appears that the overlap period for FRST members would be an excellent opportunity to conduct this effort. It would contribute to training with a meaningful effort. This may also apply to soil profiling efforts. 17. The question was raised whether soil profiling in known hot pocket areas would disturb the validity of the in-situ survey. It was concluded that it probably would not. It would be desirable to perform the in-situ survey before soil profiling but this is not an absolute necessity. "Hot" piles from soil profiling can be shielded from the IMP view. 18. The cost in resources and time required was addressed. 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. Thus only minimal resource expenditure is devoted exclusively to the characterization effort. The efforts which may not be directly contributory are the delineation of the subterranean pockets and the FRST pick up of "hot spots". 19. Mr.Doles asked what priority 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 Lujor 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 effot had 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 existing on the atoll. eer nme aweITA Sept Te . 5 Soe enees me an ree comer prem p segues cmmeys ee wapeme eeiitieded:%dell . ro: . 2 yg Soe . “7% ek Smet ne are as seer ey . yo, a