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Development of radiological emergency preparedness for commercial nuclear reactors in the United States.

Journal Article · · J. Am. Soc. Prof. Emerg. Planners
OSTI ID:942328

The paper summarizes the background, history, and future directions of the radiological emergency preparedness (REP) program jointly administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It includes the legal setting of the program, how REP is evaluated, how evaluation standards have evolved over time, and current trends in program development.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
942328
Report Number(s):
ANL/DIS/JA-30385
Journal Information:
J. Am. Soc. Prof. Emerg. Planners, Journal Name: J. Am. Soc. Prof. Emerg. Planners Journal Issue: 1998 Vol. V
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH