Protective action guide

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The manual begins with a general discussion of Protective Action Guides. (PAGs) and their use in planning for protective actions to safeguard public health. Protective Actions · Protective Action Guides (PAGs) · Exposure Pathways and Protective Actions: Chart · Summary Table for PAGs, Guidelines, and Planning Guidance The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this Manual to assist public officials in planning for emergency response to radiological. The overall objective of protective actions and protective action guides is to minimize radiation exposure to ourselves and others. Depending on the type of Or, they can base them on the EPA Manual of PAGs and Protective. Actions for Nuclear Incidents (EPA 400-R-92-001) and other criteria, such as: ? Plant Protective Action Guide. Definition. The projected dose to a reference man, or other defined individuals, from an accidental release of radioactive material Protective Action Guides and Planning Guidance for Radiological Incidents. EPA-400/R-16/001 | November 2016 epa.gov/radiation/protective-action-guides- If an incident at a nuclear power plant could result in a radiation dose exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency's protective action guides, Protective action guide. A preset value of radiological quantity (e.g. radionuclide concentration in air, ambient dose rate) which would warrant initiation