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Appendix A: Statement of Task
Pages 157-157

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... This study will not address legal, cultural or privacy implications of this technology. NOTE: The committee's work plan further stipulated that as part of this study, the Academies will subcontract with an appropriate independent testing organization or qualified consultants to conduct field studies measuring the radiation dosage emitted by the machines as they are used.
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  • ionizing radiation
  • appropriate independent
  • air travelers
  • work plan
  • field studies

  • screening air
  • applicable health
  • independent testing
  • exposures comply
  • qualified consultants

  • safety standards
  • testing organization
  • dosage emitted
  • duct field
  • occupational exposures

  • radiation dosage
  • conduct field
  • safety interlocks
  • address legal
  • privacy implications

  • operating procedures
  • maintenance procedures


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