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PAG Manuals and Resources

The 2017 PAG Manual and other applicable resources are available for download below.

To view and download public communication resources for radiological emergencies, go to the PAG Public Communication Resources webpage.

PAG Manual: Protective Action Guides and Planning Guidance for Radiological Incidents (2017 PAG Manual) (pdf) (1.44 MB)
The 2017 version of the PAG Manual was developed by EPA to assist public officials in planning for radiological emergency responses and includes drinking water guidance.

2017 Drinking Water PAG Webinars (pdf) (2.13 MB)
Learn about the drinking water PAG and how to implement it.

2017 PAG Manual Webinar (pdf) (2.92 MB)
Learn what is new in the 2017 PAG Manual.

Protective Action Guides and Planning Guidance for Radiological Emergencies (2016 PAG Manual) (pdf) (1.24 MB)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this Manual to assist public officials in planning for emergency response to radiological incidents.

Fact Sheet on the 2016 PAG Manual. (pdf) (275.03 KB)
Fact Sheet on the 2016 PAG Manual.

(2013) Protective Action Guides and Planning Guidance for Radiological Emergencies: Version for Interim Use and Public Comment (pdf) (1011.81 KB, March 2013)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed this Manual to assist public officials in planning for emergency response to radiological incidents.

(2013) Fact Sheet on the Proposed Revisions (pdf) (89.56 KB, April 2013)
This fact sheet provides information about proposed revisions to the PAG Manual in 2013.

(2013) PAG Manual Revision Overview (pdf) (452.74 KB, June 2013)
This presentation provides an overview of the proposed revisions to the PAG Manual in 2013.

(1992) Manual of Protection Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents (pdf) (14.94 MB, May 1992, 400-R-92-001)
This manual provides radiological protection guidance that may be used for responding to any type of nuclear incident or radiological emergency, except nuclear war.

(1992) Implementation of Protective Actions for Radiological Incidents at Other Than Nuclear Power Reactors: Workshop Proceedings (pdf) (4.39 MB, September 1991)
The principal objective of this Workshop was to provide a forum for the States to identify and discuss issues regarding implementation of protective actions following a radiological accident involving a Federal or commercial nuclear facility, with emphasis on source terms other than power reactors.