Open AccessNevada Test Site Environmental Report 2005
Author(s) -
Cathy Wills
Publication year - 2006
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/892135
Subject(s) - radiological weapon , test site , environmental impact assessment , environmental management system , environmental compliance , test (biology) , environmental restoration , environmental science , environmental planning , environmental resource management , environmental protection , engineering , political science , ecology , medicine , mining engineering , biology , irrigation , radiology , law
The Nevada Test Site Environmental Report 2005 (NTSER) was prepared to meet the information needs of the public and the requirements and guidelines of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for annual site environmental reports. Its purpose is to (1) report compliance status with environmental standards and requirements, (2) present results of environmental monitoring of radiological and nonradiological effluents, (3) report estimated radiological doses to the public from releases of radioactive material, (4) summarize environmental incidents of noncompliance and actions taken in response to them, (5) describe the NTS Environmental Management System and characterize its performance, and (6) highlight significant environmental programs and efforts