Radiation Protection Criteria and Standards: Their Basis and Use, Hearings Before the Special Subcommittee on Radiation of ..., 86-2 ..., May 24, 25, 26, 31; June 1, 2, and 3, 19601960 - 820 pages |
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... situation , by Dr. Francis J. Weber " Evaluation of State Radiological Health Activities by the Public Health Service Based on Findings in 40 States , " study furnished by Dr. Francis J. Weber 194 289 326 552 377 393 166 Joint Committee ...
... situation , by Dr. Francis J. Weber " Evaluation of State Radiological Health Activities by the Public Health Service Based on Findings in 40 States , " study furnished by Dr. Francis J. Weber 194 289 326 552 377 393 166 Joint Committee ...
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... situation where our knowledge is not as great as it possibly should be in order to establish these standards . In that we have a similar situation to that which occurred in previous times with respect to other new types of human ...
... situation where our knowledge is not as great as it possibly should be in order to establish these standards . In that we have a similar situation to that which occurred in previous times with respect to other new types of human ...
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... situation . This makes for a very real difficulty , because , while the Federal employees on the committee only number about one - sixth of the total , they are nevertheless a very important one - sixth . So unless some way can be found ...
... situation . This makes for a very real difficulty , because , while the Federal employees on the committee only number about one - sixth of the total , they are nevertheless a very important one - sixth . So unless some way can be found ...
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... situation very carefully . One has to try to make these numerical estimates , it seems to me . A decision as to what is an acceptable level for a widespread radiation effect has to be made on different grounds than the decision as to ...
... situation very carefully . One has to try to make these numerical estimates , it seems to me . A decision as to what is an acceptable level for a widespread radiation effect has to be made on different grounds than the decision as to ...
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... situation here . We have federally owned material , privately owned mines , in most instances under State law and regulations for safety and so forth . How do we reach a bad situation in X mine for uranium ? Mr. STAATS . I don't believe ...
... situation here . We have federally owned material , privately owned mines , in most instances under State law and regulations for safety and so forth . How do we reach a bad situation in X mine for uranium ? Mr. STAATS . I don't believe ...
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Page 108 - Council is to advise the President with respect to radiation matters, directly or indirectly affecting health, including guidance for all Federal agencies in the formulation of radiation standards, and in the establishment and execution of programs of cooperation with the States.
Page 137 - This term is defined as the radiation dose which should not be exceeded without careful consideration of the reasons for doing so; every effort should be made to encourage the maintenance of radiation doses as far below this guide as practicable.
Page 626 - Absorbed dose of any ionizing radiation is the energy imparted to matter by ionizing particles per unit mass of irradiated material at the place of interest.
Page 87 - Treasury, and the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Director of the National Science Foundation.
Page 150 - d. The Commission shall enter into an agreement under subsection b. of this section with any State if— "(1) The Governor of that State certifies that the State has a program for the control of radiation hazards adequate to protect the public health and safety...
Page 6 - Inquiries regarding participation in this program may be addressed to the Director, Division of Biology and Medicine, US Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, DC 20545.
Page 144 - Because It is essential to efficient and effective administration that employees of the executive branch be in a position to be completely candid in advising with each other on official matters, and because it is not in the public interest that any of their conversations or communications, or any documents or reproductions, concerning such advice be disclosed...
Page 591 - Council. (b) The Council shall be composed of the following members: the Secretary of the Treasury, who shall be the Chairman of the Council.
Page 87 - The President, through the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, is authorized and directed to evaluate and develop improved plans for the organization, coordination, and management of the executive branch of the Government with a view to efficient and economical service.
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