Research Article
Jun 1969
Public Health Factors in Reactor Site Selection
Publication: Journal of the Sanitary Engineering Division
Volume 95, Issue 3
Abstract
Factors of specific concern in the design and operating characteristics of nuclear plants to Federal, State, and local health agencies include physical and demographic site characteristics, potential air, water, land, and food contamination, land use, zoning, and exposure pathways. These factors must be considered to assure that the operation of one or more reactors at the selected site will not adversely affect the population and environment surrounding the plant. Research programs at operating power reactors are being coordinated to determine the methodology and analytical techniques required for an optimum surveillance program. The nuclear facility operator in cooperation with the State health agency should have a planned and rehearsed emergency plan which can be placed into effect to minimize adverse consequences in the event of an accident.
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Journal of the Sanitary Engineering Division
Volume 95 • Issue 3 • June 1969
Pages: 545 - 562
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© 1969 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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J. G. Terrill Jr., M.ASCE
Special Asst., Consumer Protection and Environmental Health Service, U.S. P.H.S., Rockville, Md.
C. L. Weaver
Director, Division of Environmental Radiation, U.S. P.H.S., Rockville, Md.
E. D. Harward
Chief, Nuclear Facilities Branch, Division of Environmental Radiation, U.S. P.H.S., Rockville, Md.
J. M. Smith
Nuclear Engr., Nuclear Facilities Branch, Division of Environmental Radiation, U.S. P.H.S., Rockville, Md.
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