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Title: Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program 2017 Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1504938· OSTI ID:1504938
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  1. Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, (MSTS) North Las Vegas, NV (United States)

The Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Program (EMAC), funded through the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO), 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) and Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), during calendar year 2017. 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 2017, all applicable laws, regulations, and most permit requirements were met, enabling EMAC to achieve its intended goals and objectives.

Research Organization:
Nevada National Security Site (NSS), North Las Vegas, NV (United States); National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec), North Las Vegas, NV (United States); Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), North Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003624
OSTI ID:
1504938
Report Number(s):
DOE/NV/03624-0169
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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