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materials, result. The slag concentrate can in some cases reach 

 radioactivities of 2000-3000 uR/h, in extracting gold without 

 amalgamation, the nonmagnetic fraction reaches 7000-10000 uR/h. 



In Kulare from the first years of exploitation, the 

 radioactive rare-earth mineral kularite went into the slag. 



3.4. Underground peaceful nuclear explosions. 



From 1974 through 1987 twelve nuclear explosions were 

 conducted: 9 in the Mirninskiy region and one each in the 

 Bulunsk, V-Vilyuysk and Kobyaysk regions. Two were accompanied 

 by an epulsion of radionuclides: a near-surface blast for 

 building a tailing reservoir 2-5 km from Udachnyy village and an 

 accident during a seismic stratigrafic study 39 km from Aykhal 

 village. In both cases recultivation work is necessary, in the 

 latter case it is necessary to follow the trail of the 

 radioactive cloud. 



In the remaining blast areas, it is necessary to conduct 

 detailed radiometric observations with the goal of providing a 

 control on the radioactive situation over time. Monitoring must 

 be organized. 



It is necessary to conduct medical-genetic research on 

 populations in regions of nuclear blasts are conducted. 



4. Radioactively dangerous technologies and the sources of 

 ionizing radiation. 



As of 01-07-1991, there were 198 enterprises at 405 sites 

 using 3083 sources of ionizing radiation, including 2503 isotope 

 sources. This presents a broad spectrum of problems for the 

 government oversight and clean up agencies. Among the various 

 sources are Gidromet atomic batteries, used to power 

 meteorological station and light houses. These units have a 

 charge up to 100000 Ci, and were scattered along the coast of the 

 ocean, in river deltas, on islands and they number in the many 

 tens. 



In the future we face the "Malaya energetika" of 

 Minatomenerroproma, with its self regulating unmanned atomic 

 thermo-electric station (NC ATES "Elena"). Now, at the 

 technological development stage, qualified independent expertise 

 is needed, since the very technological task is deposited on the 

 assumption that under normal operation introduction of 

 radioactive products into the cooling water, the ground water and 

 the air must conform to the requirements of NRB 76/87. 



5. Introduction of radionuclides with food products. 

 Considering the scale and numerous channels in which produce 



enters the republic and the wide participation of private 

 commercial structures, the problem of controlling the 

 radioactivity of food products is difficult. The problem can be 

 solved by distributing simple indicators of irradiation and 

 dosometers among the public. 



There are yet an additional series of problems, for example, 

 the unsanctioned introduction of contaminated material, which 

 raises the question of equipping the proper government agencies 

 (transport, police, costumes) in the republic with modern 

 detection equipment. 



A Serious problem in the near future involves the burial of 



