Re: DOE Emergency Preparedness Plans

["Conklin, Al" <awc0303@hub.doh.wa.gov>]

There was no airborne release. Or, more correctly, no measurable release. 
We've analyzed all the field team data, our department's environmental 
sampling data, DOE's near field data, data from other licensees, and 
radiological survey results. 

There could have been a minor release into the water that poured out of 
the building from the water line break, but that is also questionable. No 
need for FRMAC.

USDOE published their draft report that is a self critique fo their 
emergecny response to the incident. It is bluntly and brutally self 
critical. While that bluntness will result in a lot of critical I told 
you so's, they shoud be congratulated for their refreshing honesty. I was 
very impressed.


Allen W. Conklin
Head, Air Emissions & Defense Waste
Division of Radiation Protection
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47827
Olympia, WA  98504
Work - (360) 586-0254
Fax    - (360) 753-1496
Internet :  awc0303@hub.doh.wa.gov