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Understanding Radiation
- Understanding Radiation
- What is an Atom?
- Why Are Some Atoms Radioactive?
- Ionizing/Non-ionizing Radiation
- Decay Chains
- Half-Life
- Curies
- Radionuclides
- Alpha Particles
- Beta Particles
- Gamma Rays
- Other Decay Modes
- Exposure Pathways
- Health Effects
- Estimating Risk
- Radiation Protection Basics
Becoming Aware of Radiation Sources
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- The President Shapes the Program
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Programs
Waste Management Programs program overview
Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Waste program overview
- Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
- Radon in Air (exits the Radiation Protection pages)
- Radon in Water (exits the Radiation Protection pages)
- SunWise (exits the Radiation Protection pages)
Emergency Preparedness and Response program overview
Air and Water Programs program overview
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Radionuclides
- Radon in Air (exits the Radiation Protection pages)
- Radon in Water (exits the Radiation Protection pages)
- Laboratory Services
- Regional Programs
EPA and Multi-Agency Cleanup Programs program overview
Radiation Source Reduction and Management program overview
- Radiation Source Reduction and Management
- Reduction: Alternative Technologies
- Tracking: RFID
- Detection/Response: Training
- Recovery: Orphan Sources