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December 2, 1999

Whereas:  Substantial confirmed studies contradict the linear no-threshold hypothesis (LNTH), specifically for chronic, low-dose-rate, exposures; and low dose fractionated x-rays.

Whereas: NO substantial confirmed studies that should confirm the LNT do so, for, e.g., significant natural and medical diagnostic doses. (And some studies that claim to support the LNT misrepresent the data - subject to "scientific misconduct"findings.)

Whereas: Low-level radiation (LLR) stimulates immune functions in "immunologically whole" animals and humans, while higher doses depress these functions; and suppressed background radiation causes adverse health effects, equivalent to essential nutrients.

Whereas: LLR-stimulated immune functions improve health, and prevent and eliminate cancer, and current low-dose radiation (LDR) immunotherapies eliminate some cancers. (Radiation protection research policy to ignore such results is responsible for millions of deaths to premature cancer, plus other adverse health effects, and unjustified costs.)

Whereas: Natural radioactivity variations far exceed "cleanup" limits (with no adverse effects, and evidence of beneficial effects). E.g., future Hanford releases to the Columbia River (millions of times lower than 1946-1975 releases, resulting in trivial doses) are billions of times below natural river basin radioactivity. (Misrepresenting the hazard defrauds the public of $100s billions; and causes premature cancers and other consequences.)

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Independent Individuals Knowledgeable in Radiation Science and Public Policy

Committed to Change Radiation Science policy in the Public Interest

Affirm: That sub-ambient radiation causes adverse health effects, by shielding, K-40 removed from natural potassium, etc.; that large epidemiological studies with significant well-known doses result in null or beneficial results at low doses, contradicting the LNT; and that enhanced immune, enzymatic, physiological, and tumor-suppression exist in "immunologically whole" organisms, in human patients, workers, and the 60Co-exposed Taiwanese residents.

Affirm: That radiation protection-funded/controlled radiation research be redirected to health and medical research institutions; Apply LDR to clinical trials and life-saving interventions in advanced cases, and provide valid information to the medical community and the public, and; Optimize radiation supplements and delivery modalities to prevent/cure cancer and other diseases.

Affirm: Conduct rulemakings to incorporate LLR health effects data; Redirect "cleanup" funds to only imminent health and safety hazards pending revised standards, and; Reengineer radiation technologies.

Affirm: Investigate studies that misrepresent data for "scientific misconduct," including official reviews that fail to include all relevant data, and; Identify the costs of defrauding the public ($100s billions in direct costs that provide no public health benefit, and for premature cancer deaths, and other adverse health consequences).