Open AccessSummary of the Hanford Site environmental report for calendar year 1996
Author(s) -
R. W. Hanf,
Gary O’Connor,
R. L. Dirkes
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/555418
Subject(s) - hanford site , environmental quality , environmental science , environmental planning , waste management , engineering , radioactive waste , political science , law
This report summarizes the 420-page Hanford Site Environmental Report for Calendar Year 1996. The Hanford Site environmental report is prepared annually to summarize environmental data and information, describe environmental management performance, demonstrate the status of compliance with environmental regulations, and highlight major environmental programs and efforts. The summary is designed to briefly: describe the Hanford Site and its mission; summarize the status in 1996 of compliance with environmental regulations; describe environmental programs at the Hanford Site; discuss estimated radionuclide exposure to the public from 1996 Hanford Site activities; present information on effluent monitoring and environmental surveillance, including groundwater protection and monitoring; and discuss activities to ensure quality