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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 EDUCATION PRECEDING AND DURING SERIES
1, The objectives of this phase of the information plan arp to
inform the general public as fully 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 prpbperty.
‘2.
During the pre-operational period, the Albuquerque Operpiions
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 pergenre] and enterprises whose activities
may be affected, of the resumption of tests.
c.
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 con-
trols and fallout.
The area to be covered probably will
extend to Salt Lake City, all communities 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:
a,
The motion picture, "Atomic tests in Nevada" as needed.
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Copies of a booklet, revised and’ updated on "Atamic [est
Effects in the Nevada Test Site Region", to schools, public
officials, news media and other opinion leaders, by Test Orpanization and by radiation monitors; by Division of Information Bervices
to national media,
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