6.85. The decision making process in general includes, in addition to technical aspects, other relevant factors and considerations. Although the assessment of factors other than radiological factors is not part of the methodology outlined in Section 5, the activities necessary to estimate non-radiological risks are analogous to those necessary for the estimation of radiation risks. Therefore, it might be possible to integrate the assessment of all relevant factors into this methodology, thereby providing a consistent and transparent description of all assessment activities necessary, in order to be able to compare options and select a preferred option for achieving safety (or justify doing nothing in the case of an existing facility). It is possible to refer to quantitative decision aiding methodologies such as multi-attribute utility analysis to such additional factors of influence, even if they are qualitative in nature (such as public acceptance of different options).