Re:Old EPA 15 mrem/year

[Elizabeth Algutifan <elizabeth_algutifan@wssrap-host.wssrap.com>]

If EPA really considers 15 mrem "the same as" 20 mrem, then why are some sites
reporting NESHAPs doses out to five and six decimal places? Why not just say
zero? That certainly causes me to sit up and ask the question, "Then why am I
doing continuous air monitoring to see 1 mrem?" Doesn't make sense to me.

Elizabeth Algutifan,
Health Physicist
Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project
St. Charles, Missouri
Elizabeth_Algutifan@wssrap-host.wssrap.com

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