Eberline Instrument Company (EIC) on April 2, 1973. ~- The analytical work at EIC was begun The plutonium results reported by EIC look quite reasonable. Eight control samples gave results which agree well (within 20%) with values measured at other labs. 18 May 1973 Samples received - soils 220 Pu data reported 54 Sr data reported 0 University of Washington, Seattle (UW) Analysis of a set of lé selected fish samples for #39, 25x, and Re is in progress at UW and MCL. Data will be compared to assure accurate calibration of tracers, etc. Ashing has been completed on many of the 188 fish samples to be handled at UW; Fe analyses have been performed on these samples. some problems with chemical yield. Analysis for plutonium has presented These problems have been worked out and they will proceed with the calibration samples. A progress report will be issued every two weeks. Dr. Richard W. Hoff Deputy Division Leader Radiochemistry Division RWH:mb ~