[en] Field investigations and a literature review were conducted to determine whether existing well-logging techniques are suitable for measuring ²²⁶Ra at remedial action sites. These methods include passive gamma-ray measurement techniques using NaI(Tl) and, occasionally, intrinsic germanium detectors. Parameters that must be considered when logging boreholes at remedial action sites include: (1) casing material and thickness, (2) water in the borehole, (3) borehole diameter, (4) disequilibrium between uranium and its daughters when using scintillation detectors, and (5) spatial distribution of the tailings material. Information from the uranium exploration industry demonstrates that borehole logging is a better method for estimating radionuclide concentrations in subsurface soils than core and drill cutting analysis. Field measurements using NaI(Tl) and IG detectors at Edgemont, South Dakota, have shown that NaI(Tl) detectors log boreholes faster than IGs. However, if NaI(Tl) detectors are used, additional time is required after logging to obtain representative samples of any anomalies found during logging, conform those samples to a constant geometry, and then count the samples using IG detectors to determine if the materials are tailings. 16 references, 13 figures