Technical assessment of radon-222 control technology for underground uranium mines. Technical note

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6618889

Kown, B T; Van der Mast, V C; Ludwig, K L

The Office of Radiation Programs, EPA, is developing standards for radioactive air pollutants under the authority of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977. Technically enhanced sources of naturally occurring radioactivity, such as underground uranium mines, may release large quantities of radon-222 into the atmosphere. Because of the potential adverse health effects to population groups, underground uranium mines warrant investigation as to the feasibility of reducing the radon-222 releases. This study addresses various control options for a hypothetical mine.

• Research Organization: Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, DC (USA). Technology Assessment Div.
• OSTI ID: 6618889
• Report Number(s): PB-80-187974
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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