Radiation protection of the public: Past, present, and future

Conference · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6585763

Kocher, D C

This paper discusses the historical development of radiation protection standards for the public, the present system in the United States for limiting radiation exposures of the public primarily by means of environmental radiation standards for specific practices or sources, and recent developments that may affect future standards and policies for radiation protection of the public. The radiobiological and epidemiological basis for radiation protection standards and policies is emphasized. Difficulties associated with the current regulatory framework are discussed, and proposal for addressing these difficulties are presented. 16 refs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6585763
• Report Number(s): CONF-901067-1; ON: DE90017747
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DOSES
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE
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