The dose estimates obtained
used in the dose estimation scheme.
are based on hypothetical island average concentrations that may,
in some cases, be quite unrealistic.
It would seem desirable to compute
doses based on the best soil data currently available.
This exercise
should then be repeated using anticipated soil levels after cleanup
has been completed.
Specific comments on this report have been provided the authors.
Recommendations - The Advisory Group recommends that the authors of the dose
assessment report consider these comments in preparing their next draft and
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 Cleanur
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 Enewetak 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 Enewetak
and does not appear to be a prerequisite for resettlement, every reasonable