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Protective Action Criteria (PAC) with
AEGLs, ERPGs, & TEELs: Rev. 25 for Chemicals of Concern
(08/2009) |
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This site allows users to access the U.S. Department of Energy's
(DOE's) current data set of Protective Action Criteria (PAC) values
in a variety of ways: as a searchable database, as an Excel file,
and as a series of tables in PDF format. It also provides archived
versions of the PACs for reference.
Emergency exposure limits are essential components of planning
for the uncontrolled release of hazardous chemicals. These limits,
combined with estimates of exposure, provide the information
necessary to identify and evaluate accidents for the purpose of
taking appropriate protective actions. During an emergency response
to an uncontrolled release, these limits may be used to evaluate the
severity of the event, to identify potential outcomes, and to decide
what protective actions should be taken. In anticipation of an
uncontrolled release, these limits may also be used to estimate the
consequences of an uncontrolled release and to plan emergency
responses.
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| DOE Order 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System and
its supporting Guides reference Acute Exposure Guideline Levels
(AEGLs) and Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) as the
emergency exposure limits of choice. Because AEGLs and ERPGs exist
only for a limited number of chemicals, DOE also commissions the
development of Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs) so that
DOE facilities may conduct Emergency Planning Hazard Assessments
(EPHAs) and consequence assessments during response for chemicals
lacking AEGLs or ERPGs. TEELs are temporary limits for chemicals
until AEGLs or ERPGs are developed. Together, AEGLs, ERPGs, and
TEELs are referred to as chemical Protective Action
Criteria-PACs. |
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