Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S.NRC) requested that the National Research Council provide an assessment of cancer risks in populations near U.S.NRC-licensed nuclear facilities. This assessment is being carried out in two consecutive phases. The first phase (Phase 1) was completed in May 2012 and resulted in a consensus report. The second phase (Phase 2) would be the assessment of cancer risks informed by the recommendations of the Phase 1 report.
The Phase 1 report identified two scientifically sound approaches for carrying out the assessment of cancer risks in populations near U.S. nuclear facilities. The Phase 1 report also recommended a pilot study involving seven nuclear facilities to assess the feasibility of the recommended approaches. The U.S.NRC announced in October 2012 that it was asking the National Research Council to undertake the recommended pilot study.
History of Phase 1 Committee Meetings
October 20, 2011, Washington, DC
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July 21, 2011, Irvine, CA
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May 23, 2011, Atlanta, GA
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April 18, 2011, Burr Ridge, IL
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February 24, 2011, Washington, DC
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USNRC Study Request (Press Announcement)
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