UNCLASSIFIED
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ATOMIC ENERGY
April 27, 1957
OUTLINE FOR OPEN HEARINGS:
"THE NATURE OF RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT AND ITS EFFECTS ON MAN"
("Oral" denotes tople to be presented before
text)? but may be read from prepared
text
sas
May 27 - June 7, 1957
("Insert" denotes topic to be presented by a
prepared statement to be inserted in the record
but not presented orally)
("Bibliography" denotes topic that should be
covered, in addition to the above,
references to the literature)
but some
Any one or all of these methods of presentation
may be indicated for the topics below
I. Introduction (oral)**
A brief discussion for JCAE orientation, along the following
lines:
A. The general nature of radioactivity and radiation
B, Why radioactivity, radiation,
closely associated
and nuclear energy are
C. Man's relationship to radioactivity and radiation
D. The general nature of the biological effects of
lege
radioactivity and radiation
E, The nature of the impact of applying nuclear energy
for man's benefit on the health of individuals and
on the health and welfare of the population as a
whole
F. Some factors that might be considered in deciding
whether or not the hazards associated with radiation
and radioactivity are worth risking to try to get
the benefits expected from applying nuclear energy.
**¥To be preceded by opening statement by the Hearing Committee
Chairman to orient for the record the purpose, scope, and
approach of the hearings.
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