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Pre-TMI<br />

History <strong>of</strong> EP Requirements<br />

• 1958 – Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)<br />

– Outlines procedures for radiological emergency response<br />

– <strong>Emergency</strong> plans were vague, sketchy, and low in priority<br />

• 1966 – Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)<br />

– Raised concern regarding adequacy <strong>of</strong> emergency planning<br />

– MW output<br />

• 1970 – AEC drafted guidelines for public comment<br />

– Existing requirements improved<br />

– New Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50<br />

– Approved by Commission in December, 1970<br />

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