Re: LNT and resources [Was: Scientific responsibility]

[BERNARD L COHEN <blc+@PITT.EDU>]

On Fri, 20 Jun 2003, John Jacobus wrote:



> I have a question for the group.  Can anyone give a

> idea how replacement of the LNT with a different

> model, e.g., threshold at 500 mrem or 5mSv, will

> change how business will be done in radiation

> protection?  What practices will change?  Surveys?

> Documentation of environmental monitoring? Staff?

> What legislation and regulations will change?



	--Just consider how these things are done with air pollution, like

sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulates, etc. They are far

more serious health threats than radiation.

	Surveys looking for exposures above 500 mrem would be far simpler

than present surveys. One minute in a room or in an area of concern would

usually do the job.



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