RADIATION STANDARDS, INCLUDING FALLOUT MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1962 Thee U.S. Conaress, SUBCOMMITTEE oN ResEarcH, DEVELOPMENT AND RADIATION, Jomnr Commerrrer on Atomic ENERGY, Washington, DC. The subcommittee met pursuant to notice at 2 p.m. in room AE-1, the Capitol, Hon. Melvin Price (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding, Prosent: Senators Anderson, Dworshak, and Aiken; Representatives Price (chairman), Holifield, Hosmer, and Bates. Also present: James T. Ramey, executive director; John T. Conway, assistant director; David Toll, committee counsel; Kenneth S. McAlpine, Jack R. Newman and George F. Murphy,Jr., professional staff members; and Edward J. Bauser, technical adviser, Joint Com- mittee on Atomic Energy. Representative Pricze. The subcommittee will be in order. The Subcommittee on Research, Development and Radiation begins hearings today on radiation standards, including fallout. Our subject matter has, of course, great topical interest in light of the resumption of atmospheric nucleartests, first by the Soviet Union and then by the United States. The purpose of these hearings is a serious consideration of radiation standards, including fall- out, in order to obtain a better perspective on all aspects of radiation hazards. Only in this manner can this committee fulfill its obligation to the Congress and to the American people. The Joimt Committee, historically, has approached these problems from the standpoint of obtaining better scientific and public understanding of these complicated issues. In 1957 and 1959, the committee held exhaustive hearings on the subject of fallout. In 1959 we also considered the effects of nuclear war. In 1960, our hearings centered on the problem of radiation standards. In each instance, records were compiled which are regarded as among the most authoritative collections of views and materials on this vital subject. I intend that our contribution this year will be in the same hightradition. Our objective this year is threefold: First, we will update the information which was previously developed on fallout and radiation standards. Second, we will attemptto identify and clarify the policy problems and organizational responsibilities associated with the esi TRAPPERSCHINEERsiedtshoemetsBeseLETTEestalegeEe!