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2(Q)
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Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
Table 2: Coordinating Agency-Specific Key Responsibilities for a Nuclear/Radiological Incident
Date:
06/01/2008
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EPA Radiological Emergency Response Team (RERT) – The EPA RERT provides resources, including personnel, specialized equipment, technical expertise, and laboratory services to aid coordinating and cooperating agencies and State, tribal, and local response organizations in protecting the public and the environment from unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation from radiological incidents. The RERT is a designated Special Team under the NCP. It may become part of the FRMAC if one is established. The RERT provides the following:
•Monitoring, sampling, laboratory analyses, and data assessments using field emergency response assets.
•Technical advice and assistance for containment, cleanup, restoration, and recovery following a radiological incident.
•Assistance in the development and implementation of a long-term monitoring plan and long-term recovery plans.
•Coordination with fixed laboratory assets for indepth analysis and evaluation of large
numbers of site-specific emergency response samples.
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