Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations Near Nuclear Facilities: Phase I

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Table of Contents
Front Matter R1-R12
Summary 1-10
1 Introduction 11-34
2 Effluent Releases from Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel-Cycle Facilities 35-96
3 Radiation Dose Assessment 97-142
4 Epidemiologic Studies 143-252
5 Risk Communication and Public Engagement 253-268
Appendixes 269-270
Appendix A: Radiation as a Carcinogen 271-330
Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Committee and Staff 331-342
Appendix C: Presentations and Visits 343-346
Appendix D: Origin of Radioactivity in Nuclear Plants 347-350
Appendix E: Origin of Radioactivity in Fuel-Cycle Facilities 351-354
Appendix F: Regulation of Effluent Releases 355-358
Appendix G: Radiological Effluent Technical Specifications (RETS) 359-366
Appendix H: Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) 367-370
Appendix I: Radiation Dose Assessment 371-388
Appendix J: Modeling Incidence and Mortality Data in an Ecologic Study 389-394
Appendix K: Letter Template to State Cancer Registries 395-396
Appendix L: Letter Template to State Vital Statistics Offices 397-398
Appendix M: Letter Template to Departments of Public Health 399-400
Appendix N: Glossary 401-408
Appendix O: Acronyms 409-412

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