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pre
FRC, NCRP andBRP.
Radionuclides in the land, lagoon and sea
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environment are predicted to pass through various pathways to man,
To
the extent that practical measures can reduce exposures, there
is a degree of control available to inhabitants.
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Benefits associated with the return (ofthe Eniwetok Peepte]
been
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[arttivhave Go-testated by thePeople.
Recovery of property, use
of land, lagoon and sea resources with minimal restrictions, obtaining new housing and community facilities, and acquiring structures,
ther
etc., left behind by the U.S.A. qualify as benefits frem fenéj viewpoint.
In this case, unlike
some
nuclear technology applications, risks
and benefits apply to the same persons; nevertheless there may be
some variation among Eniwetok families because of variations in
‘conditions between the family owned land holdings.
Steps taken to reduce exposures may have undesirable consequences.
Actions causing soil disturbance may reduce food crop production;
inability to construct a permanent home on an island for a period of
years would inconvenience the owners.
The concept of net benefit
must be kept in mind ,fand—evetueted,
Remedial measures
Engineering and advisory actions are the two categories of
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remedial measures.