- Qe ew ewi ibd October 21, 1977 od ew ET-916262 B. W. Church, Chief Radiological Branch es Department of Energy Nevada Operations Office P. Q. Box 14100 Las Vegas, Nevada Reference: 89114 Letter from Charles J. Treat, coionel, USA, dated 14 October 197; re: Conference on Runit Cleanup Dear Mr. Church: The following comments are submitted for your review and/or incorporation in DOE-NV's comments to the referenced letter. Minutes of Conference: The minutes of the conference do not reflect a considerable amount of meaning ful dialogue that I would have incorporated in the minutes. Many exceptions were expressed to subjects that the minutes portray as agree- ments and consensus. Therefore, I can not agree that the "minutes accuratel} reflect the discussions, agreements and consensus reached during the conference." I can agree that the "minutes of the conference" are adequate 1 serve as a reminder to the participants of the conference as to subject matters covered and the many expressed opinions of different parties. Chairman's Report: - Conclusions: a. Concur b. Concur - ole c. I believe a considerable expenditure of resources will be required to define the scope of work on Runit. . d. I would not recommend that this program be justified on. the bases that 7 will furnish direct information to certify the radiological condition of Runit after cleanup. It's recognized that all information is beneficial but Runit may be severely restructured during cleanup so as to render th precleanup data invalid. re (continued on page -2-) . EBERUNE INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, PO. BOX 2108. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87S(t TELEPHONE(505) 471-3232. TWX 910-