Open AccessHanford Site environmental report for calendar year 1995
Author(s) -
R. L. Dirkes,
R. W. Hanf
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/392712
Subject(s) - hanford site , environmental quality , environmental monitoring , environmental science , environmental management system , environmental planning , environmental data , environmental impact assessment , environmental resource management , business , environmental protection , waste management , engineering , radioactive waste , environmental engineering , political science , ecology , irrigation , law , biology
The Hanford Site Environmental Report is prepared annually to summarize environmental data and information, describe environmental management performance, and demonstrate the status of compliance with environmental regulations. It also highlights environmental programs and efforts. It is written to meet reporting requirements and guidelines of DOE and to meet the needs of the public. Individual sections are designed to describe the Hanford Site and its mission, summarize the status in 1995 of compliance, describe the environmental programs, discuss estimated radionuclide exposure to the public from 1995 Hanford activities, present information on effluent monitoring and environmental surveillance (including ground- water protection and monitoring), and discuss activities to ensure quality