The fo.iowing policies were established after full oosz:deration for the health: and welfare of the public, both in terms of radiclogical exposure as well as possi:ie hasards, hardships or inconveniences resulting from disTu;tion of normal activities. They are conaidered to be scimd guides to the Test Manager not only for protecting the health and welfare of the public tut alec in arriving at deciaions that would be morally and legally defensilie *. tae atomic Energy Commission. Two basic asmesptions are made in this report: i. It is the responsitilit: of ths Division of 2iology and Nedloins — to estellish such policies for the Atomic inergy Commission as deexei necessary tc protect the healt. and welfare of the general populece from consequences of weapons tests ccniucte: at the Revada Proving Grounds. Although the Division of Elology and Medicine will gladly give assistance and advice, the operational procedures eloptedfor meetin, these policies shall oe the responsibility of the Serta Fe (perations Cffice and the Teast Manager, as directed Ly the Division of Military Applications. The following policies do not apply to domestic or wild animals aince levels of radiation which wouli be significant would have to be much higher than those specified hersin.