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Separate analyses and deliberations. In the factual information given, the limits of scientific knowledge should clearly be stated; the underlying assumptions of the analyses should be divulged. Uncertainties should be mentioned. 7. Analysis informs deliberation, and deliberation frames analysis. Allow for the whole range of standpoints and controversy. The more open the risk assessment and decision-making process is to public participation, the more democratic it is. The consequence is increased legitimacy and acceptance of the resulting decisions.

The RSALOP selected RAC, a team headed by John Till, to conduct the technical aspects of the project. The Panel met and worked with RAC monthly between October 1998 and March 2000, with all sessions open to the public. Till identified the central issue and the focus of technical discussions: “If the soil action level selected appeared to be too high, the public would be concerned about its implications on the health of future populations. ” 41 Working together, the RSALOP and RAC produced a recommended methodology for calculating RSALs at Rocky Flats.

The mission was to estimate the risk of leukaemia for young people in 33 the 0-24 years age group near the La Hague site (in the Beaumont-Hague canton), starting from the evaluation of exposure received as a result of the different radiation sources (natural, medical diagnosis and industrial nuclear installations in the Nord-Cotentin). The GRNC, composed of experts with various origins, significantly contributed to dialogue on COGEMA La Hague facilities in NordCotentin. In parallel, a dialogue was engaged since 1994 between COGEMA and the nuclear safety authority to modify the decrees of authorization associated with the initial creation of the site and to review the authorizations of discharges.

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