Ward Valley: An Examination of Seven Issues in Earth Sciences and Ecology
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources ,  Committee to Review Specific Scientific and Technical Safety Issues Related to the Ward Valley, California Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309052887


Pages:   252
Publication Date:   10 June 1995
Format:   Paperback
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Ward Valley: An Examination of Seven Issues in Earth Sciences and Ecology


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The book examines specific scientific and technical safety issues related to the proposed low-level radioactive waste site at Ward Valley, California. It includes, among other issues, evaluation of the potential for infiltration by shallow subsurface water, contamination of ground water and the Colorado River, damaging effects on the desert tortoise habitat, and restoration of the native vegetation. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SETTING OF THE WARD VALLEY SITE 3 RECHARGE THROUGH THE UNSATURATED ZONE 4 INFILTRATION AND LATERAL FLOW 5 GROUND-WATER PATHWAYS TO THE COLORADO RIVER 6 SUBSURFACE MONITORING PROGRAM 7 FLOOD CONTROL AND ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS 8 THE DESERT TORTOISE 9 REVEGETATION APPENDIX A - THE COMMITTEE'S CHARGE APPENDIX B - CLASSIFICATION OF WASTES APPENDIX C - GENERAL TABLE OF COMMON CONVERSIONS APPENDIX D - GLOSSARY OF TERMS APPENDIX E - DISSENTING STATEMENT ON ISSUE 1 APPENDIX F - DISSENTING STATEMENT ON ISSUE 1 AND 7 APPENDIX G - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Earth and Life Studies ,  Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources ,  Committee to Review Specific Scientific and Technical Safety Issues Related to the Ward Valley, California Low-Level Radioactive Waste Site
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9780309052887


ISBN 10:   0309052882
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   10 June 1995
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

1 FRONT MATTER; 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 3 1 INTRODUCTION; 4 2 SETTING OF THE WARD VALLEY SITE; 5 3 RECHARGE THROUGH THE UNSATURATED ZONE; 6 4 INFILTRATION AND LATERAL FLOW; 7 5 GROUND-WATER PATHWAYS TO THE COLORADO RIVER; 8 6 SUBSURFACE MONITORING PROGRAM; 9 7 FLOOD CONTROL AND ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS; 10 8 THE DESERT TORTOISE; 11 9 REVEGETATION; 12 APPENDIX A - THE COMMITTEE'S CHARGE; 13 APPENDIX B - CLASSIFICATION OF WASTES; 14 APPENDIX C - GENERAL TABLE OF COMMON CONVERSIONS; 15 APPENDIX D - GLOSSARY OF TERMS; 16 APPENDIX E - DISSENTING STATEMENT ON ISSUE 1; 17 APPENDIX F - DISSENTING STATEMENT ON ISSUE 1 AND 7; 18 APPENDIX G - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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