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Commission would not be faced with many problems such as a
determination of radiological safety criteria.
He expressed
particular concern over the proposed underground shots.
Dr, Dunning then referred to Mr. Murray's comment on the
establishment of 10 roentgens and said that during discussion of
this matter by the Advisory Committee on Biology and Medicine, the
LCBM had indicated that the National Academy of Science had also
arrived at its figures of 10 rocntgens in a 30-year period in an
arbitrary manner,
Dr, Dunning observed that there was no precise
method of measurement in establishing these criteria.
In response
to a question by Mr. Murray, Dr. Dunning said that the ACBM had
discussed this subject and that there was general agreement among
its members that the recommended numbers were reasonable.
Mr. Strauss asked about the possibilities of conducting
ell tests in the Pacific and avoiding the extensive facilities
and instrumentation connected with tests.
Mr. Fields said that
increased costs and time would be involved in conducting all
tests in the Pacific.
He then commented on the time requfred for
constructing additional facilities, organizing the operational
supporting groups, and transporting the necessary technical