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All off-site exposure levels may be announced,
2, Any non-routine accident or mishap’ in the test series shall be
publicly reported insofar as security permits,
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PUBLIC RDUCATION PRECEDING AND DURING SERIES

1,

The objectives of this phase of the information plan are to

inform the general public as full} as possible, particularly in the Nevada
Test Site area, and, as necessary, throughout the nation regarding the
purposes of tests and the controls used to safeguard health and property.
-2. Ouring the pre~-operational period, the Albuquerque Operations
Office, with cooperation of AEC Headquarters Divisions and Offices, will:
a, Notify State, county and local officials in the NTS
area of the forthcoming tests and safety precautions to
be used,
b, Notify pergonre] and enterprises whose activities
may be affected, of the resumption of tests,
ce. Arrange for meetings with veterinarians, physicians
and public health officials of the various states near NTS
to discuss forthcoming operations and the medical aspects
of radiation fallout, The Division of Biology and Medicine
will cooperate with the Test Organization in the conduct
of the meetings.
d, Send test officials to visit NTS region communities
to answer any questions raised by local officials or the
general public relating to on-site controls, off-site controls and fallout. The area to be covered probably will

extend to Salt Lake City, all commmities in the vicinity

of NTS and areas in Arizona and California where such
action appears necessary.

e, Provide news media in the areas around NTS with
adequate information on this subject,
3.

Material to be issued includes:

ae The motion picture, "Atomic tests in Nevada" as needed,
be.

Copies of a booklet, reviséd and- updated on "Atomic Test.

Effects in the Nevada Test Site Region", to schools, public

officials, news media and other opinion leaders, by Test Organiza~

tion and by radiation monitors; by’ Division of Information Services
to national media,
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