ML20134H651
| ML20134H651 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/07/1996 |
| From: | Kokajko L NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Clark R AFFILIATION NOT ASSIGNED |
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| NUDOCS 9611140212 | |
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i November 7, 1996 Mr. Richard Clark Route 5, Box 129-D Ada, Oklahoma 74820
Dear Mr. Clark:
I am providing a brief liaison report regarding the program entitled
" Extremely-Low-Frequency (ELF) Electromagnetic Fields:
Issues in Biological Effects and Public Health." This was the program of the 1994 annual meeting of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. This report was prepared by a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.
Essentially, the report concludes that no effects were detected due to exposure to ELF, other than those due to actual thermal heating of tissue by the ELF.
I have enclosed the program for the aforementioned meeting which you may find useful in obtaining further information.
With regard to your microwave, I suggest you contact the Consumers Product Safety Commission at telephona number (800) 638-2772 or your State's Consumer Protection Acancy.
I hope that this is responsive to your request.
Sincerely, Original signed by /s/
Lawrence E. Kokajko, Senior Project Manager Spent Fuel Licensing Section Spent Fuel Project Office Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Annual Meeting April 6-7, 1994 Myron Pollycove, M.D.,
i The one and a half day program addressed, " Extremely-Low-Frequency (ELF) l Electromagnetic Fields:
Issues in Biological Effects and Public Health."
j After discussion of electromagnetic field issues and controversies, the j
meeting presented recent research concerning interaction mechanisms and bioeffects of ELF fields.
Interesting data demonstrated reproducible changes in biological signals in transduction pathways, cellular and 4
i molecular effects, physical-chemical mechanisms and signal-to-noise ratios, and tissue and animal effects. No harmful effects were demonstrable at levels below gross thermal tissue destruction at lethal j
temperatures.
Studies of human responses, exposures, and epidemiology included general physiological, reproductive and developmental data, residential and j
occupational exposures. No effects were detected in any of these studies.
Anecdotal cluster effects were entirely within statistical predictions.
4 The final half day was devoted to risk perception by the public, risk i
management and decision making under " uncertainty." Predictably it was i
concluded that more research activity and funding was needed to deal with the " social costs of not knowing."
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Progtumfor the 1994 Annual Meeting of the NCRP The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) released today the provisional program for the 1994 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held April 6-7, 1994 in the Crystal Forum at the Crystal City Marriott,1999 Jefferson Davis Hiohway, Arlington, Virginia.
The scientific program for the meeting was developed by the Program Committee consisting of Thomas S. Tenforde Chairman: Larry E. Anderson. Carl H. Durney Leeka Kheifets. M. Granger Morgan. Charles Polk and David H. SI:ney.
The scientific session which begins on Apnl 6.1994 at 8.30 a m. will have as the theme. Extremely-Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields: Issues in Biological Effects and Public Health and will include presentations as follows:
Electromagnetic Fields-Issues and Physical / Chemical Mechanisms and Signal.
Controversies to-Noise Ratios BiologicalInteractions and Health Effects C. Polk of Electromagnetic Fields-An Overview University of Rhode Island
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T.S. Tenforde Animaland lissue Effects Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories L.E. Anderson Dosimetry of Electromagnetic Fields Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories C.H. Durney University of Utah Human Responses, Exposure Assessment and Epidemiology Some Contempora:y issues o.n Observations and Implications of Laboratory Radiofrequency Fields Studies on ELF Fields A.W. Guy University of Washington (Emeritus) y y;
interaction Mechanisms and Bioeffects ELF Exposure Assessment: Measurements of ELF Fields and Surrogates Biological Signal Transduction Pathways T.D. Bracken R.A. Luben T.D. Bracken, Inc.
University of Califomia at Riverside Portland, OR Cellular and Molecular Effects GeneralPhysiologicalEffects R. Goodman C. Graham Columbia University Midwest Research Institute Kansas City, MO I
'the National Council on IlmMatiant 7910 Woodmont Avenue. Suite 800 For additional information-Pra*ar+4aat and Measurerrents Bethesda. Maryland 20814 3095 W. Roger Ney.
Te'ephone: (301)657 2652 Erecutiw Dervetor TollFree-1(800)229 2652
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e Reproductive and Developmental Effects Epidemiologic Studies of Occupational N. Chernoff Exposures to ELF Fields U.S. Environmental Protection Agency D.A. Savitz
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Epidemiologic Studies of Residential Exposures to ELF Fields Challenges of Epidemiologic Studies P. A. Buffler on Electromagnetic Fields University of Califomia at Berkeley L. Kheifets Electric Power Research Institute The program for Apnl 6,1994 concludes with the Eighteenth Lauriston S. Taylor Lecture on Radiation Protection and Measurements. R.J. Michael Fry h,as been selected as the Taylor Lecturer for 1994. The lecture will be followed by a reception in Dr. Fry's honor.
The program for Apnl 7,1994 begins at 8:30 a.m. with the NCRP Business Meeting.
Subsequently. the scientific session resumes and includes the following:
Decision Making and Public Policy Decision Making Under Uncertainty:
Significance and Limitations of Laboratory Transmission Line Exposure Studies on ELF Fields Reduction Supply Curves J. Adams A.R. Sheppard J.L. Pettis Veterans Administration Hospital Carnegie Mellon University Risk Perception and Management Decision Making Under Uncertainty; of ELF Fields A Decision Analytic Approach to Office M.G. Morgan Building Field Exposure Management
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D. von Winterfeldt Carnegie Mellon University University of Southern Califomia SocialCosts of Not Knowing H.K. Florig Resources for the Future The program will conclude with brief presentations on selected activities of the NCRP.
In addition to all of those having an interest in the subject matter, the NCRP is extending a special invitation to representatives of the 49 Co!!aborating Organizations and to the more than 600 scientists senting on the Councirs scientific committees.
There is no registration fee for the meeting but those attending are asked to register at the meeting reception desk.
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