1998 Annual Site Environmental Report Tonopah Test Range, Nevada

Technical Report · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/12650· OSTI ID:12650

Duncan, D K ^[1]; Fink, C H; Sanchez, R V

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1. Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) operates the Tonopah Test Range (TTR) for the Department of Energy (DOE) Weapons Ordnance Program. This annual report (calendar year 1998) summarizes the compliance status to environmental regulations applicable at the site including those statutes that govern air and water quality, waste management cleanup of contaminated areas, control of toxic substances, and adherence to requirements as related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In compliance with DOE orders, SNL also conducts environmental surveillance for radiological and nonradiological contaminants. SNL's responsibility for environmental surveillance at TTR extends only to those areas where SNL activities are carried out. Annual radiological and nonradiological routine releases and unplanned releases (occurrences) are also summarized. This report has been prepared in accordance with DOE Order 5400.1, General Environmental Protection Program (DOE 1990a).

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 12650
• Report Number(s): SAND99-2279
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
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COMPLIANCE
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NEVADA
REGULATIONS
SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES
TONOPAH TEST RANGE
US NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
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