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Appendix D: Illustration of Process for Evaluating KI Distribution Plans
Pages 207-218

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From page 207...
... Example Sites Three hypothetical stylized examples of local regions surrounding nuclear power plants are given here (Tables D.-3. Each local region will be called the KI Planning Zone (KIPZ)
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From page 208...
... The most severe weather threats come from potential hurricanes in the fall and ice storms in the winter. Suburban: This KIPZ contains two rapidly developing counties that are on the outer Hinges of a major metropolitan area.
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From page 212...
... The performance of each KI distribution plan option may be evaluated on the objectives by using descriptive text or on a 0-10 scale, where 10 is best and 0 is minimally acceptable. See the Rating Scale Table D.4 with sample rating scales for the sample objectives.
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... Sample calculations using a hypothetical set of importance weights on the objectives and sample ratings are shown in Table D.5, for example 1.
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... For example, with new weights, and a particularly high weight of 24% out of 100°/O on simple procedures during and before an accident, the option of only stockpiling at reception centers scores highest, as seen in Table D.6 and Figure D.2 below. Once preliminary analysis has been done, planners may be able to design a new plan that would combine the best features of multiple plans.
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... KIPZ CKIPP Cetnsiede KIPZ ==== 9% 10 2 0 5% 10 1 0 7% 0 10 0 6% 0 5 10 3% 10 3 0 2% 10 10 10 6% 0 0 10 6% 0 5 10 7% 10 10 0 3% 0 8 10 2% 0 5 10 5% 10 3 0 11% 10 5 10 1% 0 5 7 24% 0 3 10 3% 8 10 0 100% 4.4 4.6 6.1 ND: No Distribution of Kl Minimize Radiation Health Risks to Public Minimize Radioactive iodine Risk to Thyroid a.1. Maximize Kl Availability a.1.1.
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... 218 APPENDIXD 10 9 8 ,,, 7 _ 6 5 ~ 4 ° 3 5 2 o OVERALL VALUES FOR EACH PLAN VP RC ND -:1 Figure D.2 Overall Values ~r Pus with Revised Set of Weighers on Objectives
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