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Mr. Connolly advised that the radiation level is below the 10% permissible dose -_ and meets the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) concept. He stated that a sign indicating the laundry facility would be installed when the expansion is done and that other improvements and repairs will be accomplished at that time. Mr. Connolly emphasized the need for more knowledge of radiation by the average person. Mr. Connolly explained the citation received in 1977, advising that the slumps were de- sludged and at that time they hired the packaging and shipping done by an outside contractor, and that it did exceed the limits of the license. Mr. Connolly stated they had taken corrective action. He stated that as far as clothing still being dirty when it comes out of laundry, it is required to meet the quality assurance standards of decontaminated clothing. In response to increased business and profits, Mr. Connolly stated that all businesses are in business to make money but that his application is only for an expansion of storage space to store clean clothing. Mr. Connolly stated the facility had been at this same location for a long time with no apparent violation of land use. He stated there is ample truck parking space and that trucks did not park on the street. Mr. Connolly advised that all employees are monitored as they enter and leave the plant. Mr. Connolly stated that all safety requirements are complied with and that there are no risks involved with the opera- tion of the nuclear laundry. He advised that it is inspected twice a year and is regulated by State and Federal agencies. He stated this facility should not be judged by other nuclear businesses in the nation. Mr. Connolly stated that Mr. McGall visited the plant as a reporter to prepare an article presenting the pros and cons of the facility, and now he is speaking in opposition to the facility, which Mr. Connolly did not think was ethical. Mr. Connolly stated that Interstate's profits are dependent upon the number of customers they had. He advised the plant does not discharge any wastes into the Arroyo and that the property is not near the Arroyo. Councilmember Kephart asked how many employees are hired by Interstate. Mr. Con- holly advised there are 13 employees at the present time. Councilmember Kephart asked how many employees live in Pleasanton. Mr. Connolly advised he did not know, but that he himself would not have any qualms living next to the facility. Councilmember Kep- hart asked if the regulatory guide is meant to apply to people working in the plant. Mr. Connolly explained that it is presented to any person working in the facility. Councilmember Kephart asked if any person under 18 years of age or any pregnant woman is hired by Interstate. Mr. Connolly advised they are not hired. Mayor Mercer asked if Interstate is hiring at the present time. Mr. Conholly advised that they are hiring at this time. Councilmember Butler asked about the barrels stored against the fence. Mr. Con- nolly advised they do not store any radio-active materials along the fence. Council- member Butler asked about the average radiation exposure of employees. Mr. Connolly advised it is 25-35m~mper year which is below regulatory standards. Councilmember Butler asked what the radiation level is at the fence. Mr. Connolly advised it is .00]nL~mper hour. Councilmember, Butler stated that residents have indicated their concern about lack of information about the facility and about the lack of informa- tion regarding hazards of the facility. He asked Mr. Connolly if he would be willing to meet with the neighbors to inform them about his facility. Mr. Connolly stated he is willing to meet with the neighbors to discuss anything they were concerned about. Councilmember Kephart asked if every person entering the plant is processed in the same manner as he was when he visited the facility earlier today. Mr. White advised they are, and this is to educate the public on radiation and risks. He cited chemicals as being much more hardful pollutants than radiation. Councilmember Kephart asked if Interstate management people would live next to the plant. Mr. Bakovitch 6. 12/9/80