The PG-2 survey data are summarized in Tables B-16-2 and 3. To estimate the background count
rate at each location we rotated the detector from the down-facing to up-facing position,
Maintaining it at 1 meter above grade. For those few locations at which we didn't make both up and
down measurements, we took the average of the "up" values from locations where the "down" values

were less than 400 cpm. The post-lift IMP data (pCi/g) are also included in Tables B-16-2 and 3.

From these data it is possible to estimate a minimum sensitivity and calibration factor for the
PG-2. The minimum sensitivity for the PG-2 was taken to be the average value of the IMP readings
at grid locations at which the "up" exceeded or was nearly the same as the "down" count rate with
the PG-2. This value was 110 + 70 pCi/g TRU. Approximate field calibration factors for the PG-2
were calculated as follows:

(1)

Ratio of the IMP pCi/g to PG-2 net epm at specific 25 meter IMP stake locations (Table

(2)

Ratio of the IMP pCi/g to the average PG-2 net cpm from the five PG-2 12.5 meter

B-16-2); or

measurements centered on eachIMP stake location (Table B-16-3).

The average calibration factors so calculated are 2.6 (+ 80%) and 3.3 (+ 30%) pCi/g per epm,
respectively.

PG-2 measurements were made on both dates at some grid ijiocations. These paired values are
compared in Table B-16~4, showing reasonable agreement (within less than + 40% of the respective
averages) between the two data sets,
The PG-2 survey data, converted to pCi/g TRU, are presented in Figure B-16-2. This map is an

expanded version of the one shown in Figure B-16-1 (IMP data only). From Figure B-16-2 it is

evident that the highest surface contamination levels in the Fig/Quince area occur in areas along
the two shorelines. Contours encompassing different degrees of surface contamination are shown on
the map in Figure B-16-3. The contamination contours chosen (namely,

400,

1000, and

3000 pCi

TRU/g) eneompass areas of about 12,500 (1.25 ha), 3750 (0.38 ha), and 375 (0.04 ha) square meters,

respectively. These surface areas agree with those determined from IMP data, but provide a more
refined estimate of the boundaries between different contamination levels. In particular, the PG-2
data showed that there are inhomogeneities over the Fig/Quince area. Most notable of these are the
"hot-spots" at 0 - 0 and 4-SE-6, and the larger "hot-zone" at 13-NE-12. This latter zone definitely

is distributed, covering an area perhaps 5 to 10 meters on a side, while the two former areas are
discrete spots, no more than a meter or two across.
Conclusions

The PG-2 surveys of 28 May and 2 June confirm that the surface TRU contamination in the
Fig/Quince area on Yvonne is very inhomogenous, with zones of contamination ranging from
"hot-spots" of the order of a meter across to zones of 50 to a few hundred square meters. Based on
the data presented herein, it is recommended that JTG plan a several tier strategy for cleanup,
taking into account the available space remaining in the Cactus Crater dome. A suggested plan and

estimated volumes of soil to be excised (single lift only) are shown below in orderof priority:
Priority

Area to Excise/Location

Estimated Volume (m3)

1

3 "hot-spots"; 0-0, 4-SE-6, 13-NE-12

2

>3000 pCi/g; 6-NE-2 to 10-NW-2

80

3

>1000 pCi/g; 3-NE-3 to 16-NW-6
12-NE-6 to 14-NE-12

500
150

4

>400 pCi/g; lagoon side

ocean side

8-15

1000 (balance after

700 removing items
1 to 3 above)

* Does not include beach areas but assumes once an area is lifted, no further lift will be made in
that region.
B-16-3

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