Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program 2011 Report

Hansen, D. J. ; Anderson, D. C. ; Hall, D. B. ; Greger, P. D. ; Ostler, W. K.

关键词: ANIMALS;    COMPLIANCE;    CONSTRUCTION;    DESERTS;    ECOSYSTEMS;    EVALUATION;    HABITAT;    MONITORING;    MONITORS;    NEVADA;    PROLIFERATION;    REGULATIONS;    SECURITY EMAC;    ecological;    monitoring;    compliance;    NNSS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1045363
RP-ID  :  DOE/NV/25946--1484
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1045363
Others  :  TRN: US201216%%679

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 (EMAC) Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office, monitors the ecosystem of the Nevada National Security Site and ensures compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to NNSS biota. This report summarizes the program's activities conducted by National Security Technologies, LLC, during calendar year 2011. Program activities included (a) biological surveys at proposed construction sites, (b) desert tortoise compliance, (c) ecosystem monitoring, (d) sensitive plant species monitoring, (e) sensitive and protected/regulated animal monitoring, (f) habitat restoration monitoring, and (g) monitoring of the Nonproliferation Test and Evaluation Complex. During 2011, all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements were met, enabling EMAC to achieve its intended goals and objectives.