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For your convenience, most EPA publications are available for downloading. To view these, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, freely available from Adobe. (Click on the graphic on the right). Documents not available for download can be obtained by contacting the EPA—(61 8) 8204 2004.

The documents here are reproduced as originally printed and will contain an occasional blank page at the end of a chapter.

Radioactive Waste Store Feasibility Study—Stage Three (6.68MB PDF)

Radioactive Waste Store Feasibility Study—Stage Two (7.01MB PDF)

Radioactive Waste Store Feasibility Study—Stage One (3.22KB PDF)

Audit of Radioactive Material in South Australia

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Radiation Audit ReportAudit of Radioactive Material in South Australia

The 'Audit of Radioactive Material 2003' report was released on 4 December 2003. You can download the full report (2.5MB PDF), or just the 'Executive Summary and Recommendations' (103KB PDF).

Guidelines

EPA Guideline - Personal radiation monitoring devices (75KB)
EPA Guideline - Hand-held dental X-ray apparatus (89KB)

Annual Report

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Radiation Facts

Mobile phones

Since the Australian introduction of mobile phones in 1987, there are various theories on the effect of mobile phone radiation on human health.

In response, Radiation Protection has prepared background information and answers some common questions.

Follow the link for more information on mobile phones.

Mobile phone base stations

The rapid expansion of cellular mobile telephone networks has resulted in increasing numbers of mobile phone base stations, also known as mobile phone towers.

In response to concerns about the effect of electromagnetic radiation on human health, Radiation Protection has prepared background information and answers some common questions.

Follow the link for more information on mobile phone base stations.

Powerlines

Electromagnetic fields are associated with anything that produces, carries or is powered by electricity. Radiation Protection has prepared answers to some valid questions concerning safe levels of exposure to fields generated by high voltage powerlines and other electrical and magnetic sources.

Follow the link for more information on powerlines.

Further Information

For further information please contact:

Information Officer
Environment Protection Authority
GPO Box 2607
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia

Phone: (61 8) 8204 2004
Fax: (61 8) 8204 9393
Freecall (country): 1800 623 445

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