Low-level and narm radioactive wastes. Model documentation: PRESTO-EPA-BRC. Methodology and user's manual. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6954561

Rogers, V; Hung, C

The PRESTO-EPA-BRC model was used to assess the cumulative population health effects (including fatal cancer deaths and serious genetic effects) to the general population residing in the downstream regional water basin as a result of the disposal of LLW in an unregulated sanitary landfill. The model is considered a member of the PRESTO-EPA family of models. The model is modified from the PRESTO-EPA-POP model primarily on the addition of the radionuclide transport pathways in the biosphere including: (1) workers' and visitors' dust exposures; (2) population exposures from incinerator releases; (3) workers' and visitors' gamma exposure; and, (4) onsite farming.

• Research Organization: Office of Radiation Programs, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6954561
• Report Number(s): PB-88-212139/XAB; EPA-520/1-87/027
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
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DOCUMENT TYPES
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE PATHWAY
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