Mixing and dilution are characterized by a mixing ratio and a reconcentration factor. The mixing ratio, ' M p ' accounts for the dilution of the liquid effluent between the pOint of disCharge and the point of exposure, and is best determined from site-specific hydrological studies. If the temperature increase A-9 TABLE A-2. Generic Fractions and Concentrations of Hydrogen and Carbon in Environmental Media, Vegetation, and A. Fractions in Food Carbon Food or Fodder Water (dr~)-ffc w Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and 0.80 0.45 Grass Grain and Stored Animal Feed 0.12 0.45 Eggs 0.75 0.60
Thisdocumentis one of two preparedby the EG&G Idaho,Inc.,Waste ManagementTechnicalSupportProgramGroup,NationalLow-Level Waste-ManagementProgramUnit. One of severalDepartment of Energyresponsibilities statedin the AmendmentsAct of 1985 is to providetechnicalassistance to compactregiens,Host States,and nonmemberStates (to the extentprovidedin • appropriations acts) in establishing wasteminimization programplans. Technicalassistanceincludes,amongotherthings,the development of technicalguidelinesfor volumereduction options. Pursuantto this defined responsibility, the Departmentof Energy(throughEG&G Idaho,Inc.)has preparedthis report,which includesguidanceon defininga program, State/compact commissionparticipation, and wasteminimization programplans.
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