-4- of radiation and their sources; radiation the ability of special instrumentation levels will be presented. radiation control and radiation effects on people; to detect radiation A major section will present the biological effects of on cells, animals, and humans. ment of radiation protection standards, This section will emphasize the developtheir current use throughout the U.S. and the world, and the philosophy of maintaining reasonably achievable. and to measure radiation The protection radiation doses at levels as low as factors of time, shielding, removal of radiation sources will be presented. distance, and The book will be similar to the Enewetak and Bikini books previously prepared but will be general and nonspecific as to islands and radiation levels. effects as they opinions are currently understood currently being expressed will be printed. It will openly present sections on radiation and will cormnent on the diversity of in the U.S. About 10,000 copies of this book It will have full color illustrations and water-resistant paper will be used for good durability. Those Marshallese hold public meetings who participated in the United States educational visit will for small groups on the various Marshall sent a summary of radiation and radiation effects will use the book as a guide for presenting knowledge this material. they have learned. trative and informational aids. prepared. These charts will be to help improve their value as illus- Each teacher or discussion supplied with a set of these charts. It is estimated group leader will be that 50 to 100 sets will be Based on their training and their U.S. experience, to answer questions. They A series of some 20 to 30 charts suitable to use as teaching aids will be provided. in color and use both English and Marshallese Islands and will pre- they will attempt Questions that cannot be answered will be forwarded to PNL where a detailed response will be prepared and returned for subsequent presentation.