International Conference

["J. J. Rozental" <josrozen@netmedia.net.il>]

READSAFERS

It is a pleasure to inform the "International Conference on the Radiological
Accident in Goiania -- 10 Year Later" both in the scientific and
socio-politic fields. The event will include round tables, oral
presentations and poster sections, with invited and selected papers. A tour
of the major accident locations that will also include the final waste
disposal facility, distant 20 km from Goiania city, will be part of the
programme.

The Conference  is organized by the Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission -
CNEN - with the following participation:

International Atomic Energy Agency - IAEA
Government of the State of Goias
Leide das Neves Foundation

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Control of Radioactive Sources
Planning, Preparedness and Emergency Response
Legislation, Regulations, Conventions, Standards and Recommendations
Medical and Psychological Aspects
Dosimetry under Accident Conditions
Political and Social Impacts
Public Acceptance of Repositories
Role of the Regulatory Bodies
Waste Management, Transport and Disposal

ABSTRACTS UNTIL MAY 1997

PLACE:

The Conference will take place at the Culture and Conventions Centre of
Goiania, Goias, from 26 to 31 of October 1997

For more information: e mail: <goiania@cnen.gov.br>

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Besides the importance of this event it will be a great opportunity to visit
Brazil. Goiania is 180 km faraway from Brasilia

J. J. Rozental <josrozen@netmedia.net.il>
Consultant, Radiation Safety & Regulation
for developing country,
Israel