Re: DOE Sites Reporting a less than number

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

When a survey value is quoted as "less than x," this implies that no activity was detected with a MDA of x.  To me, this is the best way to report negative results.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


Dave Biela wrote:

> We recently got hit during a DOE audit for reporting a "less than" number on a survey form.  For example we have a smear-able release limit of 200 dpm/100cm-sq beta, if we see nothing, we use less than.  How do you do it at other sites?  Have you run into the same audit comments?  Any regulatory paragraph  references would be appreciated.
>
> RADSAFE please respond directly to me at:
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> bielad@wv.doe.gov
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> Thanks
> Dave Biela
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