Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program 2013 Report

Hall, Derek B. ; Anderson, David C. ; Greger, Paul D.

关键词: ecological monitoring;    compliance;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1136123
RP-ID  :  DOE/NV/25946--2045
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1136123

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program (EMAC), funded through the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO, formerly Nevada Site Office), monitors the ecosystem of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) and ensures compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to NNSS biota. This report summarizes the program???s activities conducted by National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), during calendar year 2013. Program activities included (a) biological surveys at proposed activity sites, (b) desert tortoise compliance, (c) ecosystem monitoring, (d) sensitive plant species monitoring, (e) sensitive and protected/regulated animal monitoring, and (f) habitat restoration monitoring. During 2013, all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements were met, enabling EMAC to achieve its intended goals and objectives.