observation. The larger distance is preferable for preliminary survey; the smaller distance is

preferable for detailed survey of ma‘étnum contamination areas,
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Personnel and Clothing
§kin: Complete decontamination by bathing is to be attempted. If a reading in excess of

1 mr/hr is obtained after repeated washings, the decontamination supervisor will be consulted

for appropriate advice.
Underclothing and Body-contact Equipment (Interior Linings of Boots and Respirators):

The permissible limit is 2 mr/hr.

Outer Clothing and Body-proximity Equipment (Outer Surface of Boots and Protective
Clothing): The permissible limit is 7 mr/hr.
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Aircraft, Vehicles, and Small Boats

The permissibie limits are as follows. ialerior surfaces, 2 mr/hr; exterior surfaces,
T mr/hr; and distant exterior surfaces, 20 mr/hr.

3.2.3

Air and Water

The following continuous levels of radioisotope content in air and water are generally
considered to be safe:

Air

Water

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