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Technical and other relevant data should be available for decision makers in the aftermath of a radiation incident to support decisions on recovery of all environments. NRPB undertook a scoping study for the FSA and the Environment Agency to propose the structure and content of a recovery handbook. This received very positive feedback and a steering group was formed to co-fund and progress the development of the recovery handbook.
The project is split into four phases.<ul><li>
A preliminary handbook will be produced to reflect current understanding on recovery for inhabited and rural areas, bringing together existing information.
<li> Through a workshop to explore issues on practical implementation of recovery options in inhabited areas. To consider format options for the handbook.
<li> Detailed development of the handbook and trialling of the handbook in a number of fora. Production of a paper version and a CD version.
<li> Finalise the recovery handbook.</ul>
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This project is co-funded by the National Radiological Protection Board, Food Standards Agency, Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Executive, Department of Environment Northern Ireland and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/" target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.