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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT COMMITTEE ON ATCMIC ENERGY
April 27, 1957
OUTLINE FOR OPEN HEARINGS:
'THE NATURE OF RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT AND ITS EFFECTS ON MAN"
May 27 - June 7, 1957
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("Oral" denotes topic to be presented before
JCAE ‘orally, but may be read from prepared
text )
("Insert denotes topic to be presented by a
prepared statement to be inserted in the record
but not presented orally)
('Bibliography" denotes topic that should be
covered, in addition to the above, by some
references to the literature)
Any one or all of these methods of presentation
may be indicated for the topics below
I.
Introduction (oral )**
A brief discussion for JCAE orientation, along the following lines:
A.
The general nature of radioactivity and radiation
B.
Why radioactivity, radiation, and nuclear energy are closely
associated
C.
Man's relationship to radioactivity and radiation
D.
The general nature of the biological effects of radioactivity
and radiation
E.
The nature of the impact of applying nuclear energy for man's
benefit on the health of individuals and on the health and
welfare of the population as a whole
F,
Some factors that might be considered in deciding whether or
not the hazards associated with radiation and radioactivity
are worth risking to try to get the benefits expected from
applying nuclear energy.
JCAE
**To be preceded by opening statement by the Hearing Committee Chairman
to orient for the record the purpose, scope, and approach of the hearings.
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