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Response<br />

Tables 1.4 and 3.1.54 were removed.<br />

Draft p. 1.36<br />

Issue<br />

69<br />

CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS<br />

The conclusion that long-term radiological impacts are low for the general population<br />

was not supported by the text <strong>of</strong> the Statement. (213)<br />

Response<br />

DOE's position is that the information presented in the Statement relative to radio-<br />

logical impacts does support the conclusion that over the long term such impacts are antici-<br />

pated to be low.<br />

Draft p. 1.36<br />

Issue<br />

One commenter questioned the statement, "and very few maximum individuals receive sig-<br />

nificant dose; thus long term risk is not a decisive factor." Does this statement imply<br />

that some persons are deemed to be "maximum" and therefore more important than others, or<br />

is it misplaced modifier? (213)<br />

Response<br />

The statement was poorly constructed. The use <strong>of</strong> "maximum" was a case <strong>of</strong> a misplaced<br />

modifier.<br />

Draft pp. 3.1.28, 36, 41, 120<br />

Issue<br />

The subject <strong>of</strong> occupational radiation exposure is not adequately addressed in the GEIS.<br />

It should be considered in connection with short-term environmental impacts and the proba-<br />

bility <strong>of</strong> various accidents occurring during the handling and emplacement <strong>of</strong> canisters.<br />

(208-NRC)<br />

Response<br />

It is believed that additional information on occupational exposure from accidents<br />

could strengthen the Statement. Some view EISs as describing consequences to individuals<br />

located in the environs <strong>of</strong> a plant and not to plant workers. Some additional material has

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