PREFACE TO APPENDIX A: DOE/ERSP PROCEDURES Preparation of site-specific procedures applicable to the Enewetak Radiological Support Project began on atoll during July 1977. Each Procedure shows the date drafted, which was the dateof first typing rather than the date the author began writing. Prior to first typing, rough drafts were reviewed by lead contractor staff. Once typed, the Tech Advisor performed critical review to ensure accuracy and clarity. When the Tech Advisor was satisfied, the draft was presented to the ERSP Manager or the Deputy on island for additional review. Procedures usually passed through several iterations of review and correction prior to final approval. In most cases, the procedures described or explained functions that were already being performed, or delineated responsibilities that were already recognized and implemented. No task or function was delayed by waiting for approval of a Procedure, but some functions were improved as a result of having to write a step-by-step description of what was being done. Acting in an advisory role to the DNA, the ERSP Manager and Tech Advisor sat in on all meetings of the JTG's Radiation Control Committee, and were included in the review cycle for all procedures related to health physies presented to that Committee by membersof the military Radiation Control (RADCON) staff. In areas of overlap or similarity, close coordination was required to reduce conflict between the two sets of procedures. Bearing full responsibility for health physics aspects, the RADCON staff prepared procedures for such things as Hotline setup and operation, implementation of face mask and protective foot covering requirements, administration of a film badge or dosimeter program, etc. Thus, these topics do not appear in this Appendix. For ease of reference, the Procedure number follows the A in the pagination. A-4-6 refers to Appendix A, Procedure 4, page 6 of procedure 4. A-i For example, page