Re: Value of a Person-Rem

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

Many values have been used in the past. While at my particular 
utility, we used the value of $10,000/rem saved. However, this was 
not a go-no go proposition. A lot of factors were considered.

The real question to be asked is, what risks will be avoided to 
justify this cost? If one is under the opinion that there is a high risk 
if the radiation dose to be received by an individual is not reduced, 
then a higher value will be used. If the opinion is, the risk is low, 
then a smaller value will be used.

I conclude that too much has already been expended, and 
continues to be expended, when the scientific information supports 
that the risks are lower than had been used in the past, warranting 
these significant expenditures.
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Sandy Perle
Technical Director
ICN Dosimetry Division
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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