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Opportunities for Improvement in FRMAC's Assessment Method for Ingestion of Contaminated Crops

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1902863· OSTI ID:1902863
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This report provides recommendations to improve the assessment method of the Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (FRMAC) for the ingestion of crops contaminated with radionuclides. The current FRMAC method of calculating investigation levels (ILs) and crop derived response levels (DRLs) is detailed. Recommended modifications to these calculations are presented based on the following aspects: handling radionuclide mixtures, no immediate equilibrium, washing of contaminated crops, and updated dietary intake rates.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1902863
Report Number(s):
SAND2022-17021R; 712558
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English