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Radiation Protection

What is the EPA's Radiation Site Cleanup Program?

The EPA's Radiation Site Cleanup Program uses the best available science to develop risk assessment tools and guidance for cleaning up sites that are contaminated with radioactive materials. The Cleanup Program also provides technical support and expertise to the EPA's Superfund program.

For more information about the program, visit Radiation Site Cleanup ProgramExit

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