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In the late 1980s, the National Cancer Institute initiated an investigation of cancer risks in populations near 52 commercial nuclear power plants and 10 Department of Energy nuclear facilities (including research and nuclear weapons production facilities and one reprocessing plant) in the United States. The results of the NCI investigation were used a primary resource for communicating with the public about the cancer risks near the nuclear facilities. However, this study is now over 20 years old. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requested that the National Academy of Sciences provide an updated assessment of cancer risks in populations near USNRC-licensed nuclear facilities that utilize or process uranium for the production of electricity. Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities: Phase 1 focuses on identifying scientifically sound approaches for carrying out an assessment of cancer risks associated with living near a nuclear facility, judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical power, ability to assess potential confounding factors, possible biases, and required effort. The results from this Phase 1 study will be used to inform the design of cancer risk assessment, which will be carried out in Phase 2. This report is beneficial for the general public, communities near nuclear facilities, stakeholders, healthcare providers, policy makers, state and local officials, community leaders, and the media.
Prevention of unplanned releases of airborne or liquid radioactive contaminants becomes increasingly necessary for public acceptance of nuclear power as a replacement for conventional energy sources. Environmental surveillance programs serve to prove compliance with regulations concerning radioactivity releases, and the analyses of data collected in such programs may serve as indicators of low-level unplanned releases. Analytical radiochemistry utilizing modern instrumental techniques of high-resolution alpha- and gamma-ray spectrometry coupled with selected radiochemical procedures is used for qualitative and quantitative determinations of radioactivity in surveillance samples. By combining the equipment, techniques, and personnel used in the surveillance programs into a facility emergency plan, it is possible to respond to unplanned releases in an expeditious manner. The radiochemist in charge of routine analyses for surveillance samples has unique knowledge to assist in the investigation stage following major unplanned releases. With early planning, the team of management, health physicists, and radiochemists can put together an emergency scheme to lessen the impact of unplanned releases.

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National Center for Radiological Health (U.S.) Interlaboratory Technical Advisory Committee

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 44


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The Guide recommends methods for conducting a minimum level of environmental radiation surveillance outside the plant site boundary of light-water-cooled nuclear power facilities.