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An update on standards for radiation in the environment and associated estimates of risk

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5901700

This presentation reviews current and proposed standards, recommendations, and guidances for limiting routine radiation exposures of the public, and estimates the risk corresponding to standards, recommendations, and guidances. These estimates provide a common basis for comparing different criteria for limiting public exposures to radiation, as well as hazardous chemicals.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5901700
Report Number(s):
CONF-8906140-1; ON: DE89013704
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English