-~39. Q A. HOW MUCH RADIATION WILL THE BIKINIANS BE EXPOSED T0? That will depend on whether or not the consultants’ recommendations are followed. Under the worst conditions, with all of the recommendations ignored, both the internal and external accumulated dose in five years and beyond still would be within acceptable limits set by the Federal Radiation Council for individuals not engaged in atomic energy work. The calculated figures for accumulated whole body doses are: ADULTS 5 years 30 years 70 years ~- CHILDREN 1.43 rads 6,01 rads 9,94 rads 1.16 rads 5.32 rads 9.74 rads (If needed, the Federal Radiation Council's radiation protection guides for individuals are:) Individuals in a Population l 5 30 70 year years years years - «5 2.5 15.0 35.0 rads rads rads rads The general philosophy, based on both experience and research, ig that .5 rads per year provides an acceptable level for individuals, This value may be used where sufficient monitoring is performed so that radiation exposures are known. 10. Q. A. WHAT ABOUT THE RATE OF ACCUMULATION OF RADIATION? The rate will be most rapid within the first five years, dropping off rather quickly after that. (more)