NAC459.3166. “Distinguishable from background radiation” defined.  


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  • “Distinguishable from background radiation” means that, using adequate measurement technology, survey and statistical techniques, the detectable concentration of a radionuclide is statistically different from the background concentration of that radionuclide:

         1. In the site; or

         2. In the case of a structure, in similar materials.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Human Resources by R137-01, eff. 5-30-2003)