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that they redirect their efforts somewhat in order to estimate the most probable
doses rather than maximum doses.
This should not be interpreted to mean
that consideration should not also be given to estimating doses to the
maximum individuals.
Application of Proposed EPA Guidance on Transuranics in Soils to Cleanup
Criteria
This issue was discussed with EPA staff by Dr. Wachholz prior to the
meeting.
It is not expected that the EPA will insist on the use of their
Guidance aS an upper exposure level.
However, the EPA has indicated that although
reasons for not being able to achieve the Guidance levels are understandable in
view of the uniqueness of the Eniwetok situation, it is desirable to meet the
proposed Guidance.
The EPAStates that the proposed Guidance is intended for
use in deeds, development and use of public and private lands and was not
intended for nuclear
weapons test areas.
The Advisory Group recommends that
although the EPA Guidance is not intended to apply to such areas as Eniwetok
and does not appear to be a prerequisite for resettlement, every reasonable
effort should be made to comply with the EPA Guidance.
dose levels of 1
The EPA Guidance on
rem/year to lungs and 3 rem/year to bone for persons exposed
to transuranic elements should be targets for the cleanup effort.
However,
decisions to reinhabit the atoll should be based on doses calculated from
soil, air and vegetation measurements made after cleanin and_consideratianof the
benefits of reinhabiting the islands.
Comments and Recommendations on other Issues and Questions Posed to the
Advisory Group
A.
Decisions on plowing should await the results of a plowing experiment to
be conducted at Eniwetok.
It is recommended that a statistician, Madeline