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Radiation Protection

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EPA protects human health and the environment from unnecessary exposure to radiation by setting protective limits, providing technical advice, and preparing for and responding to radiological emergencies. 

Radiation Protection

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View information about radiation regulations and laws.
Learn about EPA's role in radiation emergency response.
View technical tools and resources related to radiation protection.Search for Radiation Protection technical documents in the Document Library, or choose a topic area below:

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