The ICRP dose linits for individual members of the public are presented in Table II. is given, “No ~wxiaun “soaatically significant" Jose for a population The renetic jose to the population should be kept to the mininun aaount consistent with necessity and should not exceed 5 rems in 30 years from all sources other than natural background and medical procedures. 10 3sinsle type of ponulauricn exposure should take up a disproportionate share of the total of the recommended dose limit. TABLE I ICRP DOSE LIMITS i Individuals Population Gonads, red 0.5 rem/yr - Skin, bone, 3.0 rems lyre! - Hands and forearms; 7.5 rems/yr - Other single organs 1.5 rems/yr - bone-marrow thyroid feet and ankles Genetic dose 3/ - | . 1/ For conditions and qualifications see ICRP Publication 9. 3/ See paragraphs 84, 85, and 86, ICRP Publication 9. 2/ 1,5 rems/yr to thyroid of children up to 16 years of age. 111-06 5 rems/30 yrs