4.”:( “* Laboratory soil samples A radiochemistry field laboratory under the direction of DOE has been established on Enewetak Atoll to support the radiological protection program and the plutonium soil assay operations. Representative soil samples are analyzed by the laboratory for americium and plutonium concentration data. . Documentation of soil concentrations is essential to DOE’s final certification of the radiological condition of each island. There is no quality control program by an independent laboratory verifying soil samples. Ue believe the importance placed on the soil sampling program tc the outcome of its cleanup program dictates that such a program be instituted. Conclusion and recommendations Because of the importance of the radiological cleanup of Enewetak Atoll to the displaced people of Enewetak and the United States, the recent Bikini situation, and the recognized uncertainties surrounding radiation levels that constit~te a hazard, the Secretary of Interior should initiate an independent assessment of the Enewetak project. Interior should initiate this action since i-thas the ultimate responsibility for rehabilitation and resettlement cf the Enewetak people and must handle any problems that may develop during the intervening period before the Trust Agreement is ended. This is evident by the recent Bikini incident where Interior was responsible for the funding and action plan to again resettle the people. In this regard, the Secretary of Interior should have an appropriate independent organization assess: ● 25 .