Protective Action Guides (PAGs) cont'd

DOE-HDBK-5504-95

Source

Applicability &

Reference

Plan Element

Plan Reference

(4)

When an emergency involves two or more PACs

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(e.g. when a release involves multiple chemicals, or

involves both a chemical and radiological hazard)

protective actions should be based on the most

conservative (most protective) standard, unless the

combination of hazards is known to be more toxic

than any of the components.

b. Guidance for Radiological Releases. EPA and FDA

EMG-PA

C.1.b

PAGs should be used as the basic PACs for radiological

releases.

(1)

The following guidance should be used for plume

exposure hazards, unless another standard is

approved by appropriate Field and Headquarters

offices:

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(a) A projected dose equivalent of 1 REM to

standard man, where the projected dose

equivalent is the sum of the Expected Dose

Equivalent (EDE) from exposure to external

sources and the Committed Effective Dose

Equivalent (CEDE) from inhalation during the

early phase; or

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(b) A projected committed dose equivalent to the

infant thyroid (adult thyroid for onsite workers)

of 5 REM; or

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REM.