Re: 5 mSv vs. 1 mSv

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> a limit of 1.67 mSv/y.

Franz,

What is the basis for a limit of 1.67 mSv/yr? Why not 1.65 or 1.7 
mSv/yr. Seems like an odd number to end up with.

Thanks for any info.
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