was conducted as planned. The significance of such sampling is that 

 sufficient data were acquired to effectively statistically evaluate the 

 radiological quality of the environment within each disposal area. 



The 1982 EPA radiological monitoring survey was carried out in 

 response to possible concerns over potential adverse public health 

 effects from previous LLW dumping in the Bay. The sampling plan that 

 was followed, and the amounts and types of specimens collected, 

 accomplished that purpose, and showed no evidence of harm to human 

 health or the environment resulting from past disposals of radioactive 

 materials in the Bay. 



