4. P. O. ADDRESS: Southeast Radiological Health Laboratory, BRH, ECA, CPEHS,

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The laboratory provides technical consultation, short course
training and other related activities associated with Pl 90-602 to
the Southeast states and local health programs in their radio-
logical health programs. The laboratory conducts research and
development programs designed to reduce the exposure of man to
ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
radiation. Major programs include:
Methodology research and development

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Conduct of electronic product radiation control programs to
support PL 90-602.

Instrumentation research and development

Conduct of integrated studies of factors influencing radio-
nuclide transport in food chains so as to provide information
required to initiate protective measures.

Development of reliable technical leak-testing of sealed
sources containing Radium 226.

Conduct of research on the cytogenetic effects of microwave
radiation of Chinese hamsters.

Monitoring of specific resources, particularily nuclear
facilities, developing methodology to improve the system.

(06-18 Biological and Medical Sciences
(18-04 Nuclear Science and Technology
(18-05 Nuclear Science and Technology
control devices)

Radiobiology)

Nuclear Instrumentations)
Nuclear Power Plants -

Radioactivity)

Reactor Materials)

(18-08 Nuclear Science and Technology (18-10 Nuclear Science and Technology A. ADDITIONAL COSATI CODES: (20-14 Physics - Wave Propagation)

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This laboratory has equipment normally associated with radiological health laboratories involved in both research and development and analytical surveillanle. This equipment has capabilities for alpha, beta, and gamma detection.

An item of major equipment at the laboratory is the Higgins continuous ion-exchange contactor for removal of radionuclides from fresh milk. This is a unique unit, currently on stand-by.

9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES:

This Laboratory is a facility of the Bureau of Radiological Health, ECA.

Program information is contained in the Annual Report of the Laboratory, which is available from the Laboratory.

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4. P. O. ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 15027
(City)

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C. Nevada

(State)

Southwestern Radiological Health Laboratory, BHR, ECA, CPEHS

Clark

(County)

7. MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES (Include COSATI Codes):

The primary research and development activities of this laboratory are: to determine effects of radiation from various sources including natural-occurring and that resulting from nuclear device testing, nuclear reactor operations, and electronic products (both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation); to study the mechanisms and biological effects involved in the transport of significant radionuclides in the environment to man and to determine exposure/dose characteristics in terms of varying environmental conditions.

(06-18 Biological and Medical Sciences (18-03 Nuclear Science and Technology peaceful applications)

(18-04 Nuclear Science and Technology (18-05 Nuclear Science and Technology control devices)

(18-08 Nuclear Science and Technology (18-10 Nuclear Science and Technology (20-14 Physics - Wave Propagation)

Radiobiology)

Nuclear Explosions

Nuclear Instrumentation)
Nuclear Power Plants

Radioactivity)

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This laboratory has a wide variety of radiation detection equipment, suitable for research and development and for analytical surveillance activities. Major items include:

Specially equipped aircraft with data acquisition systems for aerial sampling and monitoring of radioactivity.

Radiological and meteorological data gathering telemetry system including
five slave and one master station.

Whole body counting system, with 11 x 4 sodium iodide crystal.

2100 sq. ft. greenhouse with special environmental growth chambers.

Wind tunnel with dual flow ranges of 5-30 mph and 100-150 mph.
Spirometer with 500 cubic foot volume and 200-250 ft./minute flow.

9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES:

This laboratory is a facility of the Bureau of Radiological Health, ECA.

Program information is contained in the Laboratory's Annual Report, which is available from the Laboratory.

4. P. O. ADDRESS: Toxicology Laboratory Branch/4770 Buford Highway, FDA, CPEHS, PHS

Originates and conducts research on pharmacologically or toxicologically active substances occurring in man and his environment arising out of the use of pesticides. Such research is primarily aimed at the hazards from occupational exposure.

(1) Develops improved methods for the diagnosis of pesticide poisoning and
actively participates in poisoning investigations. (07-03)

(2)

Conducts clinical and chemical studies of occupational workers dealing
with pesticides. (06-05, 06-01, 07-03)

(3) Conducts research on laboratory animals to determine the hazard of
acute and chronic exposure and to develop improved techniques for
screening candidate pesticides for potential hazard. (06-01, 06-03, 06-20)

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FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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