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Title: 1997 annual site environmental report, Tonopah Test Range, Nevada

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1318· OSTI ID:1318

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) operates the Tonopah Test Range for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Weapons Ordnance Program. Thes annual report (calendar year 1997) 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. In compliance with DOE orders, SNL also conducts environmental surveillance for radiological and nonradiological contaminants. SNL's responsibility for environmental surveillance extends only to those activities performed by SNL or under its direction. Annual radiological and nonradiological routine releases and unplanned releases (occurrences) are also summarized. This report has been prepared as required by DOE Order 5400.1, General Environmental Protection Program.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Chief Financia
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1318
Report Number(s):
SAND-98-1832; B&R YN010000000; ON: DE00001318
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English