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BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSIN In-the Matter of
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Docket No. STN 50-483 OL
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(Callaway Plant, Unit 1) )
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS ON REED CONTENTIONS 6 AND 16 AS TO WHICH THERE IS NO GENUINE ISSUE TO'BE HEARD (PROTECTIVE ACTIONS AGAINST RADIOIODINES &
MESSAGES WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR LONG-TERM SHELTERING)
Pursuant to 10 C.F.R.
5 2.749(a), Applicant states, in support of its motion for summary disposition.of intervenor-Reed's Contentions 6 and 16 in this proceeding, that there is no genuine issue to be heard with respect.to the following material facts:
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The administration _of potassium-iodine ("KI") to emergency workers and institutionalized persons whose immediate
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very difficult in.the-event of a radiological emergency is recommended by the variuos federal agencies charged with evaluating and making recommendations to State agencies about the administration of KI.
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To date, ru) federal agency has recommended the administration of KI to the general public located within the ten mile plume exposure pathway EPZ.-
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The State of Missouri policy on the administration of KI is fully consistent with current federal guidance and is
-soundly based on the factors that must be balanced in making this public health policy decision.
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Neither sheltering nor ad hoc respiratory protection is intended to be a protective action that is equivalent in its appropriateness or-its effect as the ingestion of KI.
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The use of sheltering as a viable protective action is-supported by data on the ability of structures to shield individuals from exposure to radiation.
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The use of ad hoc respiratory protection as a viable protective action is supported by data on the effectiveness of m
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using common household materials as inhalation filtering devices to minimize internal exposure to radioactive material.
Respectfully submitted, SH.iW, PITTMAN, POTTS & TROWBRIDGE
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Deborah B. Bauser Counsel for Applicant 1800 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20036 (202) 822-1000 May 20, 1983 l
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