DOD Response to an Accident or Significant Incident Involving Radioactive Materials
Abstract
This Directive reissues reference (a) DoD Instruction 5100.52, 'Radiological Assistance in the Event of an Accident Involving Radioactive Material,' March 10, 1981 and supersedes reference (b) DoD Instruction 0-7730. 12, 'Notification Procedures for Accidents and Significant Incidents Involving Nuclear Weapons, Reactors, and Radioactive Materials,' August 1, 1976 to: (1) Update guidance for planning and providing a DoD response in the event of an accident involving radioactive materials. (2) Promulgate DoD policy and planning guidance to implement the Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) that describes the responsibilities of the Federal organizations that would respond to a radiological emergency, and specifies the radiological assistance responsibilities of the Department of Defense. (3) Reaffirm the responsibility of the Department of Defense and provide guidance to DoD Components in matters involving State and local authorities as outlined in enclosure 3.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 21, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA272119
Entities
Organizations
- Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense