Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program 2009 Report

Hansen, J. Dennis ; Anderson, David C. ; Hall, Derek B. ; Greger, Paul D. ; Ostler, W. Kent

National Security Technologies, LLC (United States)

关键词: Proliferation;    Management;    Monitoring;    National Security;    Habitat;   

DOI  :  10.2172/986883
RP-ID  :  DOE/NV/25946--946
RP-ID  :  DE-AC52-06NA25946
RP-ID  :  986883

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program (EMAC), funded through the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office, monitors the ecosystem of the Nevada Test Site and ensures compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to NTS biota. This report summarizes the program’s activities conducted by National Security Technologies, LLC, during calendar year 2009. Program activities included (a) biological surveys at proposed construction sites, (b) desert tortoise compliance, (c) ecosystem mapping and data management, (d) sensitive plant species monitoring, (e) sensitive and protected/regulated animal monitoring, (f) habitat monitoring, (g) habitat restoration monitoring, and (h) monitoring of the Nonproliferation Test and Evaluation Complex. During 2009, all applicable laws, regulations, and permit requirements were met, enabling EMAC to achieve its intended goals and objectives.