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APPENDIX III
REVIEW OF RADIATION PROTECTION STANDARDS

The Task Group has considered a number of concepts in devising an approach
to guidance for cleanup and rehabilitation of Enewetak Atoll, accepting

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some and rejecting orhera.”secdncept that AEC recommendations should
consistsof a series of alternatives or fall back positions with the
degree or level of radiation exposure reduction ultimately determined by

some later deliberation based on factors such as availability of funds «ce
tichdenaagerotiers was rejected.

The consensus of the Task Group opinion

was that these recommendations should be specific and unequivocal, and

should establish a clear position on what is needed.

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would be unfair to the federal agencies who have accepted responsibilities
to perform the rehabilitations and to the Enewetak people who are looking
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current radiation Standards and with good health physics practice in
implementing these standards.

A summary of current radiation protection

standards and material related to health risks that may be associated with 7c

standards reviewed and radiation criteria recommended by the Task Group
follows.

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