Data from studies of previous radioactive waste disposal in Massachusetts Bay

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5501747

Curtis, W R; Mardis, H M

This report presents the results of studies conducted in Massachusetts Bay during 1981 and 1982. Included are data from: (1) a side scan sonar survey of disposal areas in the Bay that was carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for EPA; (2) Collections of sediment and biota by NOAA for radiochemical analysis by EPA; (3) collections of marketplace seafood samples by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for radioanalysis by both FDA and EPA; and (4) a radiological monitoring survey of LLW disposal areas by EPA to determine whether there should be any concern for public health resulting from previous LLW disposals in the Bay.

• Research Organization: Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5501747
• Report Number(s): PB-85-170066/XAB; EPA-520/1-84/031
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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