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Frequent Questions
answers to questions about radiation protection and
radiation issues with links to additional information
Publications
EPA documents ranging from very general to highly
technical. Includes directions for obtaining copies
Related Links
additional sources of information about radiation
protection and radiation issues
About
EPA's Radiation Protection Program
the program's purpose, structure, and evolution; examples
of how we protect you; and a look to radiation protection
challenges of the future
Laws and Regulations
the laws and other legal documents that assign EPA
responsibilty and authority for protecting public
health and the environment from harmful exposure
to radiation
Environmental Monitoring Data
Environmental
Radiation Ambient Monitoring System
ERAMS is a nationwide system of stations monitoring
for radiation in air, drinking water, preciptation,
and pasteurized milk. This link provides access
to a simple query form for finding data from specific
locations.
Reference
Glossary
brief explanations of unfamiliar technical terms and
common terms that have a specialized meanings under
certain environmental regulations, as well as links
to more detailed explanations
Acronyms
a decoding of the regulatory shorthand used to simplify
the names of laws, government programs, and scientific
terms
Radionuclide
Fact Sheets
descriptions of the physical and radiological properties,
health effects, and protective measures for commonly
encountered radioactive materials
