RE: State of MD seeks to close local firm

[7pe@ornl.gov (Phil V. Egidi)]

My understanding is that 100 mrem (not including background) is the limit a
member of the public should receive from all sources combined. Therefore,
if this company is giving the receptor almost the whole 100 mrem, that
doesn't leave much dose from other sources before the individual will
receive a dose that exceeds the recommended limit.  

Phil Egidi
ORNL/GJ
7pe@ornl.gov 



 
At 10:44 AM 6/16/99 -0500, you wrote:
>The funny thing is, they are still below the limits!  Maybe it isn't ALARA, 
>but I am sure the regulators and the Washington Post don't want to have to 
>explain THAT one.

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