RESEARCH REPORTS
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
LAS VEGAS
JANUARY-DECEMBER
1974
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RESEARCH REPORTS
OF THE
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER-LAS VEGAS
JANUARY-DECEMBER 1974
COMPILED BY
PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFIC OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
P. 0. BOX 15027
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89114
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PREFACE
The National Environmental Research Center in Las Vegas, Nevada,
(NERC-LV) is one of four national research and development centers in
EPA's Office of Research and Development. It has the theme of environ-
mental monitoring research. Environmental monitoring involves measuring
the state and condition of the environment with regard to the sources,
movement, and fate of pollutants and changes in their state with time.
Programs at the Las Vegas Center are designed to develop methods and
systems for environmental monitoring and to make these methods and
systems applicable to the monitoring needs of EPA's Regional Offices and
the States they serve. The Center also provides direct monitoring
support to EPA's headquarters and Regional Offices.
In addition, the NERC-LV conducts research and monitoring programs
for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's* Nevada Operations Office under
Memorandum of Understanding No. AT(26-l)-539. These programs concern
environmental radiation associated with the AEC's tests of nuclear ex-
plosives conducted at the Nevada Test Site and other sites.
This bibliography lists reports of the Center's work in five
categories. Reports published in the EPA Series, listed in Section I,
are available through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
or from the Superintendent of Documents at the U.S. Government Printing
Office. Those published in the NERC-LV Series, Section II, are reports
of work performed for the AEC and are available through the NTIS or from
the Oak Ridge Technical Information Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Reports published as articles in professional journals or in proceedings
of scientific and technical meetings can usually be seen in most major
libraries, particularly those associated with universities. Reprints of
journal articles and hard copies of papers presented at scientific and
technical meetings can sometimes be obtained from the author as long as
his supply lasts. Section V lists reports in a Working Paper Series for
EPA's National Eutrophication Survey. These are available from the
NTIS. The NERC-LV does not maintain its own mailing list for distribu-
tion of published reports.
We hope this bibliography will prove useful to persons interested
in environmental monitoring and the work of the NERC-LV. We welcome any
suggestions you may have for improving the utility of future issues of
this annual bibliography of research reports published and presented by
the National Environmental Research Center at Las Vegas.
~Since January 19, 1975, the Energy Research and Development
Administration
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CONTENTS
PREFACE i
I. PUBLICATIONS IN THE EPA SERIES 1
II. PUBLICATIONS IN THE NERC-LV SERIES 3
III. ARTICLES IN JOURNALS AND PUBLISHED 7
PROCEEDINGS
IV. UNPUBLISHED PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC 14
AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
V. WORKING PAPER SERIES 19
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 25
AUTHOR INDEX 26
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I. PUBLICATIONS IN THE EPA SERIES
ACCUMULATION OF TRITIUM IN VARIOUS SPECIES OF FISH REARED IN
TRITIATED WATER
Patzer, R. G., A. A. Moghissi and D. N. McNelis
NERC-Las Vegas, Office of Research and Monitoring,
EPA, Las Vegas, Nevada
EPA-680/4-74-001, January 1974
(Also published by IAEA in proceedings of the symposium on
"Environmental Behavior of Radionuclides Released in the
Nuclear Industry" held in Aix en Provence, France, May 14-
18, 1973.)
Abstract: Trout and channel catfish eggs were hatched and
the fish maintained in tritlated water for four
months. Also, two species of minnows native to the south-
west United States were maintained in tritfated water and
offspring from these fish were reared in tritiated water for
five months. Some of the native fish were maintained for
two months In large outdoor pools in which part of their
food was grown naturally. The tritium concentrations In
aquaria water were held constant during the experimental
period. The results show that for these species of fish
living in tritiated water the concentration factor for or-
ganic bound tritium is generally less than unity. The con-
centration factor Is defined as the specific activity of
tritium in dried body tissue divided by that In the water
in which the fish were reared. Literature concerning the
behavior of tritium In aquatic food chains after release
in nuclear industry effluents Is reviewed.
Source: NTIS, No. PB 238684/AS
Price: Paper copy $3.25, Microfiche $2.25
POLLUTED GROUNDWATER: ESTIMATING THE EFFECTS OF MAN'S
ACTIVITIES
Karubian, J. F., General Electric—TEMPO, Contract No.
68-01-0759. G. B. Morgan, Project Officer, Monitoring
Systems Research and Development Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas,
Office of Research and Development, EPA, Las Vegas, Nevada
EPA-680/7-74-002, July 1974
(Previously printed for limited distribution as EPA-600/4-
74-002 July 1974.)
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Abstract: Preliminary research on methodology for esti-
mating the polluting effects on groundwater of
man's activities has been carried out for a number of
examples: tmlJned sedimentation basins and lagoons used
by the pulp and paper industry, petroleum refining, and
primary metals industries; wastewater ponds in phos-
phate mining; agricultural use of chemical fertilizers;
and beef cattle feedlot operations. The methodology
relies primarily on readily available census and other
statistical data, together with the descriptions of the
processes used in the activities examined. Estimates
are made of past and projected volumes and areas
covered by potential pollutants. Geohydrological
analysis is then applied to estimate the extent to
which these potential pollutants may enter the ground-
water. The results of the broad preliminary analyses
are not definitive, but are intended only to illus-
trate the applicability of the methodology to whatever
geographical areas are of interest.
Source: NTIS, No. PB 241078/AS
Price: Paper copy $5.75, Microfiche $2.25
RATIONALE AND METHODOLOGY FOR MONITORING GROUNDWATER POL-
LUTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES
Warner, D. L., Consulting Geological Engineer, General
Electric—TEMPO, Contract No. 68-01-0759, G. B. Morgan,
Project Officer, Monitoring Systems Research and Development
Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas, Office of Research and Develop-
ment, EPA, Las Vegas, Nevada
EPA-680/4-003, July 1974
{Previously printed for limited distribution as EPA-600/4-
003, July 1974.)
Abstract: The rationale and related methodology for
monitoring groundwater pollution caused by
mining and mineral processing Is documented. The various
mining methods and the ways In which they Interact with
groundwater are analyzed. Technology for at-source con-
trol of water pollution from mining is reviewed, including
factors that influence groundwater. Existing State and
Federal laws for control of mine drainage pollution are
discussed.
Source: NTIS
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II. PUBLICATIONS IN THE NERC-LV SERIES
NRDS NUCLEAR ROCKET EFFLUENT PROGRAM, 1959-1970
Bernhardt, D. E., R. B. Evans, R. F. Grossman, F. N. Buck
and M. W. Carter. NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-6, June 1974
Abstract: The health implications of radioactive effluent
released during nuclear rocket engine tests at
the Nuclear Rocket Developoient Station, Jackass Flats,
Nevada, prior to 1970 are revtewed. Descriptions of the
mechanisms of production and release of the radioactive
effluent, the mechanisms of environmental transport of the
effluent and its potential interaction with man, and the
Implications of this interaction with man are included.
Emphasis is placed on the public health versus occupation-
al health aspects of the program.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-6
Price: Paper copy $5.45, Microfiche $1,45
ANIMAL INVESTIGATION PROGRAM 1970 ANNUAL REPORT
Smith, D. D. and K. R, Giles
Monitoring Systems Research and Development Laboratory,
NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-16, January 1974
Abstract: This report presents the radionuclide content
of tissues collected during 1970 from cattle,
deer, desert bighorn sheep, and other wildlife on or
near the NTS. Details of special studies of wildlife
utilizing contaminated runoff waters, of cattle grazing
in the Schooner fallout area, and surveillance activi-
ties associated with Project Rulison are also pre-
sented. Other activities of the Animal Investigation
Program Including claim Investigation, public Informa-
tion displays, etc., during 1970 are described.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-16
Price: Paper copy $5.45, Microfiche $1.45
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OFF-SITE SURVEILLANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRON-
MENTAL RESEARCH CENTER FROM JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 1970
Monitoring Operations Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas,
Nevada
NERC-LV-539-17, February 1974
Abstract: During the period July through December 1970,
six announced underground nuclear tests were
conducted at the NTS by AEC/NV00. During this same
period, four production test experimental flarings of
natural gas were conducted at the Rulison experimental
gas well in western Colorado. One test at the NTS,
Baneberry, conducted on December 18, released radio-
activity Into the off-site environment. At the Rulison
site, 3H and 85Kr above background levels were detected
offsite. From the results of environmental monitoring
and sampIfng conducted by the NERC-Las Vegas for these
nuclear events, the calculated radiation exposures to
off-site populations did not exceed the Radiation Pro-
tection Standards of the AEC Manual, Chapter"0524•
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-17
Price: Paper copy $5.47, Microfiche $1.45
SOIL SURVEYS OF FIVE PLUTONIUM CONTAMINATED AREAS ON THE
TEST RANGE COMPLEX IN NEVADA
Leavitt, V, D.
Monitoring Systems Research and Development Laboratory,
NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-28, March 1974
Abstract: Soils in five areas located on the Test Range
Complex, Nye County, Nevada, are described.
All of the areas have at one time been sites of above-
ground nuclear safety tests, The areas are contaminated
wI th pluton Ium ar»d are, therefore, the. object of I nves-
tIgatIons regarding the movement o^plutonlujn In file
environment. Most of the surface tolls fn tne five areas
have a graveIly texture and are typlca1ly class If led as
gravelly sandy loam. The majority of the surveyed
land Is either flood-^latn of *1 luvtal fanwlth4eep
soils havIn| weiT-deveT^ped profhes,and pliaty structure.
All of thesoils are al^Hnai ^ahgtn|\In pH from 7,0 to
9,0. The vegetation Is classified In two general cate-
gories, iow and high desert shrub.andpredomInant
species are Identified.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-28
Price: Paper copy $5.45, Microfiche $1.45
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FINAL REPORT OF THE RADIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM FOR
THE PROJECT GASBUGGY PRODUCTION TEST/ MAY 15, 1973 TO
NOVEMBER 6, 1973
Niles, G. W. and R. F. Grossman
Monitoring Applications Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-30, August 1974
Abstract: A production test of the Project Gasbuggy
nuclear stimulated natural gas well located
about 88 kilometers (55 mi) east of Farmfngton, New Mexico, was
conducted from May 15 through November 6, 1973- The
test was sponsored by the El Paso Natural Gas Company,
the AEC, and the U.S. Bureau of Mines. The CPA provided
environmental monitoring prior to, during, and after the
production test to determine the impact on the environ-
ment. Samples of air were analyzed for 85Kr, and
samples of atmospheric moisture, vegetation, soil, pre-
cipitation, and surface water were analyzed for 3H.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-30
Price: Paper copy $5.45, Microfiche $1.45
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR THE NEVADA TEST SITE AND OTHER
TEST AREAS USED FOR UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR DETONATIONS# JANUARY
THROUGH DECEMBER 1973
Monitoring Operations Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-31, May 1974
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Abstract: The analytical results of all radiation
monitoring and sampling conducted around
the sites used for underground nuclear detonations
are summarized. The results are compared to the
Radiation Protectfon Standards of the AEC Manuel,
Chapter 05H.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-31
Price: Paper copy $5.45, Microfiche $1.45
THE BEHAVIOR OF IODINE-131 IN AN ARTIFICIAL RUMEN AND IN THE
SIMULATED FLUIDS OF ABOMASUM AND INTESTINE
Barth, J.,E. L. Whittaker and D. S. Barth
NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-32, May 1974
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Abstract: The in vitro conversion of 131l-labeled
sodium Iodide to volatile Iodine was In-
vestigated In the artificial rumen and In simulated
abomasal and Intestinal fluids. In addition, the associ-
ation of 131l-labeled Iodide with rumen juice sediment,
which Includes microflora and feed debris, was also
studied. The results show that under the conditions re-
ported here, 1311 is not volatile. As much as three
percent of the 1311 was shown to be associated with rumen
juice sediment In the artificial rumen. This value was
reduced to 0.52 percent and 0.038 percent In the simu-
lated abomasal and intestinal fluids, respectively.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-32
Price; Paper copy $4.00, Microfiche $1.45
RETENTION OF ELEMENTAL AND PARTICULATE RADIOIODINE ON
ALFALFA
Mason, B. J., K. W. Brown, H. H. Hop and J. C. McFarlane
NERC-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
NERC-LV-539-33, July 1974
Abstract: Synthetic particulate and gaseous 1311 con-
taminants were deposited on a three-week-old
stand of alfalfa, One portion of the samples collected
during the test was washed with a detergent solution.
The analysis of these samples revealed that a fraction
of the 1311 could be removed by this method but that the
plants would have to be "cleaned" during a very short
period of time following contamination in order to have
any appreciable benefits. The retention of the iodine
on the vegetation appears to be particle size dependent
during early time periods with the larger particles
having a shorter effective half-Ufei however, during
the second phase of the loss of from the plants
there was no effect of particle size. The elemental
1311 contaminant showed essentially no rapid early loss
but decayed with an effective half-life close to the
physical decay rate.
Source: NTIS, No. NERC-LV-539-33
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Ill, ARTICLES IN JOURNALS AND PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS
GLOBAL POLLUTION MONITORING
Morgan, G. B., E. W. Bretthauer and S. H. Melfi
Instruct. Technol. 21:2, pp. 27-31, February 1974
Abstract: Global monitoring of the Earth's surface
Involves contact and remote sensors and
the collection of samples that are analyzed later In
a laboratory. This article describes some of the sys-
tems being used, analytical procedures, representative
data, and the overall philosophy of setting up a moni-
toring network. Global monitoring must result in de-
tailed knowledge of the composition of the atmosphere,
water and soil, and of changes and trends In pollutant
concentrations.
DETERMINATION OF SUBMICROGRAM AMOUNTS OF MERCURY BY THE
OXYGEN BOMB COMBUSTION METHOD
Bretthauer, E. W., A. A. Moghissi, S. S. Snyder and N. F.
Mathews
Anal. Chem. 46i3, pp. 445-446, March 1974
No abstract
GENERATION OF STATISTICAL PROBABILITY VALUES
Kinnlson, R. R.
PecuBcope 13t2, p. 6, April 1974. Errata: 13:4, p. 20,
Winter J.974
No abstract
MEETING REPORT: 2ND JOINT CONFERENCE ON SENSING OF
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS
Melfi, S, H.
Appl. Optics 13.:4, p. 701, April 1974
No abstract
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methylmercury: evidence for its formation in a terrestrial
ENVIRONMENT
Beckert, W. F., A. A. Moghissi, F. H. F. Au, E. W. Bretthauer
and J. C. McFarlane
Nature 249t5458f pp. 674-675, June 14, 1974
No abstract
IMPROVED LIQUID SCINTILLATION TECHNIQUE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING OF IRON-55
Moghissi, A. A., E. L. Whittaker, D. N. McNelis and R.
Lieberman
Anal. Chem. PP* 1355-1356, August 1974
No abstract
ABSORPTION/ DISTRIBUTION# AND MILK SECRETION OF RADIONUCLIDES
BY THE DAIRY COW: III, RADIOTELLURIUM
Mullen, A. A. and R. E. Stanley
Health Phys. 27, pp. 279-284, September 1974
Abstract: Four lactatfng cows were confined In metabolism
stalls and each given a single oral dose of *^®®Te.
For the next 5 days, all milk, urine and feces from the cows
were collected and the l29mTe content measured. The highest
concentration of 1^9niTe In milk was 0.003535/1.18 hr follow-
ing administration of the nuclide. The activity decreased
with a biological half-time In the milk of 38 hr. The total
activity transferred to milk was limited with 0.25^% of the
administered nuclide secreted In approximately 13 days.
Thirty hours after dosing, 59* of the administered activity
had been excreted by all routes. After 5 days 80% of the
activity had been recovered with 95$ of this activity re-
covered In the feces. In a companion study 3 calves were
administered radlotellurlum orally and sacrificed after
varying time periods to determine tissue distribution. The
radlotellurlum was found to be distributed throughout the
body of calves with the main concentration occurring in
the kidney and liver.
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MEASURING RADIOACTIVITY IN THE ENVIRONMENT - THE QUALITY OF
THE DATA
Jarvis, A. N. and D. G. Easterly
Nucl. Techno1. 24, pp. 442-450, December 1974
Abstract: Laboratory IntercomparIson studies, Involving
samples of most environmental media, are con-
ducted on a continuing basis by the EPA's NERC-Las Vegas.
These studies enable the Agency to assess the precision
and accuracy of radioassay procedures for environmental
samples. A recent six-month study to assess the quality
of strontlum-90 and cesium-137 measurements In mflk fs
described. The data Indicate that the measurements of
30 Federal, State, and private laboratories compare
favorably with those of 10 reputable International labo-
ratories. However, the data also Indicate a need for
Improved analytical performance, the adoption of stand-
ard reference methods, more frequent instrument cali-
bration, and better quality control in all radioanalyt-
ica] procedures.
CATION PENETRATION THROUGH ISOLATED LEAF CUTICLES
McFarlane, J. C. and W. L. Berry
Plant Physiol. 53, pp. 723-727, 1974
Abstract: The rates of penetration of various cations
through isolated apricot Prumts armeniaca L,
leaf cuticles were determined. Steady state rates were
measured by using a specially constructed flow-through
diffusion cell. The penetration rates of the mono-
valent cations In group IA followed a normal lyotroplc
series, i.e., CS+ Rb+ > K+ > Na+ > Li . The divalent
cations all penetrated through the cuticle more slowly
than the monovalent cations. Comparison of the relative
values of k (permeability coefficient) and D (diffusion
coefficient) indicates that the penetration of Ions
through isolated cuticles took place by diffusion and was
impeded by charge interactions between the solute
and charge sites In the penetration pathway. Cu-
tlcular penetration rates of K+ and H2O at pH above
9 were of similar magnitude. At pH 5.5 H20 pene-
tration was not affected but that of K* was greatly
reduced. From this observation and from data on
cuticle titration and Ion adsorption studies, we
hypothesize that cuticular pores are lined with a
substance (perhaps a protein) which has exposed
positively charged sites.
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ENVIRONMENTAL GAMMA MONITORING USING THERMOLUMINESCENT DO-
SIMETERS AND AN AUTOMATIC DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Fitzsimmons, C. K., J. T. Whitesell, and D. T. Wruble
Environmental Surveillance Around Nuclear Installations,
Vol. IX, IAEA, Vienna, Austria, pp. 119-135, 1974.
(Proceedings of the IAEA Symposium, Warsaw, Poland,
November 5-9, 1973.)
Abstract: A network of about 100 stations within a 300
kilometer radius of the AEC's Nevada Test Site
provides continuous monitoring for gamma radiation by use
of CaF2:Mn thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs). Residents
of this off-site area are also monitored with TLDs. An
automatic data processing system using a CDC 6400 computer
statistically estimates ambient background levels and
calculates exposures which may be greater than background.
Exposure histories of all stations and individuals are
stored on disk flies which are updated each month. Do-
simetry reports are generated monthly and special reports
of past exposures for specific stations or for stations
within prescribed geographical areas can be generated
through interrogation of the files.
The system includes tables of TLD correction factors,
background exposure rates, and values for an F-test and
Duncan Multiple Range test. Data can be accepted from any
gamma dosimeter or from calculated exposures derived from
rate meter measurements via a single card record format.
Objectives of the dosimetry network are to provide con-
tinuous surveillance of the off-site area for releases of
radioactivity, to provide a base of background data on
which to compare low level exposures, and to document the
magnatude of environmental exposures from either planned
or unplanned radioactivity. Personal contact with resi-
dents wearing TLDs also provides a valuable community
relations program.
The automatic data processing system was designed
to increase the information output of the dosimetry
program while reducing the workload of calculations
and record keeping. The system provides rapid access
to historical data whose validity Is assured by data
check programs and the provision for human Judgment.
The dosimeters are individually calibrated with
ceslum-137 gamma radiation. The overall calibration
accuracy is about ±10% with a minimum detection of about
5 mR over a month's background. Energy response varies
within ±14% of the mean response from 70 keV to 1250 keV.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE AROUND UNITED STATES
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE TESTING SITES
McBride, J. R. and D. T. Wruble
Environmental Surveillance Around Nuclear Installations,
Vol. II, IAEA, Vienna, Austria, pp. 307-326, 1974.
(Proceedings of IAEA Symposium, Warsaw, Poland,
November 5-9, 1973.)
Abstract: Experience gained through operations of a
comprehensive environmental radiological
surveillance program for more than 20 years around
United States nuclear explosive test sites can serve as a
guide to such programs around most nuclear installations.
This program, operated by EPA for the AEC, has both de-
velopmental and operational aspects.
The program is designed to provide continuous
surveillance of ambient environmental radiation levels
during normal operations, and to respond to planned or
unexpected releases of radioactivity. Coverage extends
from test site boundaries to nearly 1,000 kilometers
from the site. Continuous and standby air sampling
stations for particulate matter and reactive gases are
operated through two-thirds of the United States. In
addition, continuous noble gas and atmospheric tritium
sampling stations are operated near the sites. A milk
sampling network Is maintained, covering a large portion
of the United States. Surface and subsurface water
sources are sampled regularly, and soil, vegetation and
food crops are monitored periodically. A network of
automatic gamma activity recorders provide continuous
exposure rate data. Thermoluminescent dosimeters,
worn by members of the general population and placed In
a network of fixed locations, provide population and
individual dose estimate Information. Environmental
conditions from below sea level to 3,000 meters elevation
in mountainous terrain, and from 50° C desert heat to
subiero alpine conditions are encountered.
Normal monitoring and protective action plans
responding to releases of radioactivity are carried
out with special ground monitoring teams using portable
sampling and measuring equipment, and with aircraft
equipped to detect and sample airborne radioactive
effluents. Planning and implementation of protective
action are coordinated with various officials and
governmental agencies. In the event of population
exposures, whole-body counting, automated rapU analysis
of environmental samples and automated data processing
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are used for exposure assessment. Physicians and
veterinarians assist In developing the exposure
i nformat ion.
MILK SURVEILLANCE NETWORK/ WATER SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS, AIR
SURVEILLANCE NETWORK
Monitoring Applications Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas
Rad. Data and Rep., Vol. 15, 1974
Milk Surveillance Network: The network operated by the
NERC-Las Vegas consists of 24 routine and 2 alternate
sampling locations situated In the off-site area sur-
rounding the NTS. This routine network is operated In
support of the nuclear testing sponsored by the AEC at
the NTS.
Data for September 1973. PP* 10-11, January
Data for October 1973. PP- 63-65, February
Data for First Quarter 1974, pp. 330-331, June
Data for Second Quarter 1974, pp. 584-586, September
Data for Third Quarter 1974, pp. 778—779» December
Water Surveillance Programs: The Water Surveillance
Network operated by the NERC-Las Vegas consists of 59
sampling locations in the off-site area surrounding the
NTS. This routine network Is operated In support of the
nuclear testing programs sponsored by the AEC at the
NTS. In the event of a release of radioactivity from
the NTS, special sampling within the affected area is
conducted to determine radionuclide concentrations.
Additional water sampling networks are operated in
support of AEC operations In areas other than the NTS
when requested.
Data for September 1973» pp. 14-19» January
Data for October 1973, pp. 75-78, February
Data for First Quarter 1974, pp. 334-337, June
Data for Second Quarter 1974, pp. 588-591, September
Data for Third Quarter 1974, pp. 786-791, December
Air Surveillance Network: The Air Surveillance Network
operated by the NERC-Las Vegas consists of 49 active and
72 standby sampling stations located in 21 Western States.
The network is operated in support of nuclear testing
sponsored by the AEC at the NTS and at any other desig-
nated testing site. The stations are operated by State health
departmental personnel and by private Individuals
•Operated under Memorandum of Understanding No. AT(26-l)-539 with the
AEC/NV00, Las Vegas, Nevada
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on a contract basis. All active stations are operated
continuously with filters being exchanged over periods
generally ranging from 24 to 72 hours. All samples are
mailed to the NERC-Las Vegas unless special retrieval
Is arranged at selected locations tn response to known
release of radioactivity from the NTS.
Data for September 1973, pp. 22-25, January
Data for October 1973, pp. 82-84, February
Data for November 1973, pp. 196-198, April
Data for December 1973, pp. 272-273, May
Data for January 1974, pp. 348-351, June
Data for February 1974, pp. 443-446, July
Data for March 1974, pp. 508-510, August
Data for April 1974, pp. 594-597, September
Data for May 1974, pp. 674-676, October
Data for June 1974, pp. 711-714, November
Data for July 1974, pp. 795*798, December
OFF-SITE SURVEILLANCE AROUND THE NEVADA TEST SITE/ JULY-
DECEMBER 1970
NERC-Las Vegas and Nevada Operations Office, AEC
Rad. Data and Rep., 15, p. 802, December 1974
(Summary of NERC-LV-5T9-17 -- see pp. 3-4.)
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IV. UNPUBLISHED PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC
AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
MEASURING RADIOACTIVITY IN THE ENVIRONMENT - THE QUALITY OF
THE DATA
Jarvis, A. N. and D. G. Easterly
Presented: Waste Management 74 Symposium
Tucson, Arizona
April 22-24, 1974
(Also published in Nucl. Techno!. 24, pp. 442-450, December 1974)
MANAGEMENT OF THE RESEARCH/ DEVELOPMENT AND MONITORING
PROGRAM AT THE EPA'S NERC AT LAS VEGAS
Barth, D. S.
Presented: Institute of Environmental Sciences 20th Annual Meeting
Test and Evaluation Panel
Washington, D.C.
April 29-May 1, 1974
REMOTE SENSING INSTRUMENTATION AS IT RELATES TO ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING
Melfi# S. H., 6. fi. Morgan and J. L. Guagliardo
Presented: 1974 National Aerospace and Electronics Conference
Dayton, Ohio
May 13-15, 1974
THE BEHAVIOR OF MERCURY IN A SANDY LOAM SOIL
Brown, K. W., J. C. McFarlane and W. F. Beckert
Presented: 1974 Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
June 16-21, 1974
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A CASE WHERE ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY PRINCIPLES RESOLVED
CONFLICTING RESULTS
Kinnison, R. R.
Presented: Biometrtc Soctety, Western North American Region
University of California
Irvlne, CalIfornla
June 17-21, 197^
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STANDARDIZATION OF REPORTING
Jarvis, A. N.
Presented: Southeastern Seminar on Environmental Radiation
Survel1 lance
Columbia, South Carolina
June 18-20, 1974
POLLUTANT-ORIENTED INTEGRATED MONITORING SYSTEMS AND LEAD
EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT
Schuck, E. A., 6. B. Morgan and D. S. Barth
Presented: International Symposium on the Recent Advances in the
Assessment of the Health Effects of Environmental
Pollutants
Paris, France
June 24-28, 1974
THE RADIATION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE U.S. ENVIRON-
MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Jarvis, A. N., R. E. Jaquish and D. G. Easterly
Presented: Health Physics Society American Science Meeting
Houston, Texas
July 7-11, 197*»
BIOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION OF TRITIUM
Moghissi, A. A., R. E. Stanely, J. C. McFarlane, E. W.
Bretthauer, R. G. Patter and S. R. Lloyd
Presented: Fifth International Congress of Radiation Research
Seattle, Washington
July 14-20, 1974
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REMOTE MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION
MeXfi, S. H.
Presented: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
I8th Annua! Technical Meeting
San Diego, California
August 19-23, 1971*
OVERVIEW OF REMOTE SENSING (PROPULSION RELATED ACTIVITIES)
Melfi, S. H. and W. H. Herget
Presented: Joint Army, Navy, NASA, and Air Force Meeting
San Diego, California
August 22-2i», 197^
BOUNDARY LAYER INVESTIGATIONS USING A DOWN-LOOKING AIRBORNE
LIDAR SYSTEM
Melfi, S. H., D. H. Bundy, J. A. Eckert, J. L. Guagliardo
and J. L. McElroy
Presented: Sixth Conference on Laser Radar
Senda i, Japan
September 3-5, 197^
ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION DURING SUNSET AND SUNRISE TRANSITIONAL
PERIODS
McElroy, J. L.
Presented: Symposium on Atmospheric Diffusion and Air Pollution
American Meteorology Society
Santa Barbara, California
September 9-13> 197^
TRACER STUDY OF DISPERSION FROM A HIGHWAY
McElroy, J. L.
Presented: Symposium on Atmosphertc Diffusion and Air Pollution
American Meteorology Society
Santa Barbara, California
September 9_13» 197^
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MECHANISM OF THE THERMAL REACTION OF OLEFIN AND OZONE IN THE
PRESENCE OF SULFUR DIOXIDE
McNelis, D. N., L. Ripperton, W. E. Wilson, P. L. Hanst and
B. w. Gay, Jr.
Presented: Annua) Meeting of the American Chemical Society
Atlantic City, New Jersey
September 10, 1974
AEROSOL FORMATION FROM THE DARK REACTION OF OLEFIN AND OZONE
IN THE PRESENCE OF SULFUR DIOXIDE
McNelis, D. N., L. Ripperton and W. E. Wilson
Presented: Symposium on Chemical Kinetics Data for the Lower
and Upper Atmosphere
Warrenton, Virginia
September id, 1974
SAMPLE TRACKING DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Snelllng, R. N., G, C. Allison and M. J. Madsen
Presented: EPA, Office of Research and Development--Automatic
Data Processing
Bethany College
Bethany, West Virginia
October 2-4, 1974
A METHOD FOR IMPROVING USER ACCESS TO STORET DATA
Friedland, M, J.
Presented: EPA, Office of Research and Development—Automatic
Data Processing
Bethany Col lege
Bethany, West Virginia
October 2-4, 197^
GRAZING STUDIES ON SELECTED PLUTONIUM-CONTAMINATED AREAS IN
NEVADA
Smith, D. D.
Presented: NAEG Plutonium Information Conference
AEC/NVOO
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 9, 1974
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THE SOLUBILITY OF PLUTONIUM FROM RUMEN CONTENTS OF CATTLE
GRAZING ON PLUTONIUM CONTAMINATED DESERT VEGETATION IN
Hi VITRO BOVINE GASTROINTESTINAL FLUIDS
Barth, J.
Presented: NAEG Plutonium Information Conference
AEC/NVOO
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 9, 197^
THE INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL FORM AND pH ON TRANSPORT OF
PLUTONIUM TO THE SPORES OF ASPERGILLUS NIGER
Au, F. H. F. and W. F. Beckert
Presented: NAEG Plutonium Information Conference
AEC/NVOO
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 9, 1974
ABSORPTION/ DISTRIBUTION/ AND EXCRETION OF PLUTONIUM IN
DAIRY CATTLE (ADDENDUM TO 1973 NAEG REPORT)
Stanley, R. E., E. W. Bretthauer and W. W, Sutton
Presented: NAEG Plutonium information Conference
AEC/NVOO
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 9, 197*
DECAY SCHEME DATA FOR RADIATION DOSE CALCULATIONS
Mann, J.
Presented: Health Physics Society Symposium on Population
Exposures
Knoxville, Tennessee
October 21-24, 1974
U.S. EPA RADIATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ~ RESPONSE TO THE NEED
FOR QUALITY CONTROL MATERIALS
Whittaker, E. L.
Presented: 18th Conference on Analytical Chemistry in Nuclear
Technology
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
October 22-24, 1974
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V. WORKING PAPER SERIES
EPA NATIONAL EUTROPHICATION SURVEY WORKING PAPER SERIES/ 1974
The National EutrophIcatIon Survey was Initiated In 1972 to
Investigate the nationwide threat of accelerated eutrophlca-
tlon to fresh water lakes and reservoirs. The Survey was
designed to develop, In conjunction with State and environ-
mental agencies, Information on nutrient sources, concentra-
tions and Impact on selected fresh water lakes as a basis
for formulating comprehensive and coordinated national,
regional and State management practices relating to point
source discharge reduction and non-point source pollution
abatement in lake watersheds. Reports of data on Individual
lakes were prepared cooperatively by the Eutrophication
Survey Branch, Pacific Northwest Environmental Research Lab-
oratory, NERC-CorvallIs and the Water and Land Monitoring
Branch, Monitoring Applications Laboratory, NERC-Las Vegas.
Working
Paper No.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
11
Date 1n
1974
October
Hay
May
May
May
May
May
May
June
May
Project
Methods for Lakes Sampled in 1972
Moosehead Lake, Piscataquis and Somerset
Counties, Maine
Estes Lake, York County, Maine
Long Lake, Cumberland County, Maine
Bay of Naples and Sebago Lake, Cumberland
County, Maine
Rangeley Lake, Franklin County, Maine
Long Lake, Aroostook County, Maine
Mattawamkeag Lake, Aroostook County, Maine
Sebastlcook Lake, Penobscot County, Maine
Lake Wlnnlpesaukee, Carvel I and Belknap
Counties, New Hampshire
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Paper No. 1974 Project
12 August Glen Lake, Hillsborough County, New York
13 August Kelly's Falls Pond, Hillsborough County,
New Hampshire
14 August Powder Mill Pond, Hillsborough County,
New Hampshire
15 July Clyde Pond, Orleans County, Vermont
16 July Lake Lamoille, Lamoille County, Vermont
17 July Arrowhead Mountain Lake, Chittenden and
Franklin Counties, Vermont
18 July Waterbury Reservoir, Washington and
Lamoille Counties, Vermont
19 August Lake Memphremagog, Vermont, United States
of America, and Province of Quebec, Canada
20 September Harrlman Reservoir, Windham County, Vermont
27 September Harris Pond, Worchester County, Massachu-
setts, and Providence County, Rhode Island
28 September Slatersvllle Reservoirs, Providence County,
Rhode Island
29 September Turner Reservoir and Central Pond, Provi-
dence County, Rhode Island, and Bristol
County, Massachusetts
30 October Altoona Lake, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
33 November Big Eau Plelne Reservoir, Marathon County,
Wisconsin
34 October Butternut Lake, Ashland and Price Counties,
Wisconsin
36 October Delavan Lake, Walworth County, Wisconsin
37 October Lake Eau Claire, Eau Claire County,
Wisconsin
38
October
Grand Lake, Green Lake County, Wisconsin
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Date in
1974 Project
October Lake Kegonsa, Dane County, Wisconsin
November Lake Koshkonong, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
November Nagawicka Lake, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
November Lake Poygan, Winnebago and Waushara
Counties, Wisconsin
October Rock Lake, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
October Rome Pond, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
October Shawano Lake, Shawano County, Wisconsin
October Sinissippi Lake, Dodge County, Wisconsin
October Swan Lake, Columbia County, Wisconsin
October Tainter Lake, Dunn County, Wisconsin
November Waterford Impoundment--!IchIgan Lake,
Racine County, Wisconsin
October Townline Lake, Oneida County, Wisconsin
November Wapogasset Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin
November Lake Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin
October Willow Reservoir, Oneida County, Wisconsin
November Lake Wisconsin, Columbia and Sauk Counties,
Wisconsin
October Lake Wissota, Chippewa County, Wisconsin
October Albert Lea Lake, Freeborn County,
Minnesota
November Lake Andrusla, Beltrami County, Minnesota
November Badger Lake, Polk County, Minnesota
December Bartlett Lake, Koochiching County,
Minnesota
November Lake BemtdjI, Beltrami County, Minnesota
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Working Date In
Paper No. 1974 Project
86 November Blackduck Lake, Beltrami County, Minnesota
87 December Blackhoof Lake, Crow Wtng County, Minnesota
88 December Buffalo Lake, Wright County, Minnesota
89 December Budd Lake, Martin County, Minnesota
91 November Lake Carlos, Douglas County, Minnesota
92 November Cass Lake, Beltrami and Cass Counties,
Minnesota
93 December Clearwater Lake, Wright and Stearns
Counties, Minnesota
9^ November Cokato Lake, Wright County, Minnesota
97 December Elbow Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
98 December Embarrass Lake, St. Louis County,
Minnesota
101 November Green Lake, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
103 December Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota
105 December Leech Lake, Cass County, Minnesota
106 November Lake Le Homme Dieu, Douglas County,
Minnesota
107 November Lily Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
108 December Madison Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
109 October Maimedal Lake, Pope County, Minnesota
111 December Mashkenode Lake, St;. Louis County, Minnesota
112 October McQuade Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
114 December Lake Mlnnewaska, Pope County, Minnesota
117 November Nest Lake, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
118 October Peiican Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
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126
129
130
131
133
135
136
144
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
Date 1n
1974 Project
November Silver Lake, McLeod County, Minnesota
December Six Mile Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
December Swan Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota
November Trace Lake, Todd County, Minnesota
November Trout Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota
November Wagonga Lake, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
December Lake Wfnona, Douglas County, Minnesota
November Wolf Lake, Beltrami and Hubbard Counties,
Minnesota
December White Bear Lake, Ramsey and Washington
Countles, Minnesota
December Black Lake, St. Lawrence County, New York
November Canandaigua Lake, Ontario and Yates Counties
New York
December Cannonsvllle Reservoir, Delaware County,
New York
November Carry Falls Reservoir, St. Lawrence County,
New York
December Cassadaga Lake, Chautauqua County, New York
December Cayuga Lake, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tompkins
Counties, New York
December Lake Champlaln, Franklin, Chittenden, and
Addison Counties, Vermont, Essex and
Clinton Counties, New York
December Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua County, New York
December Conesus Lake, Livingston County, New York
December Cross Lake, Cayuga and Onondaga Counties,
New York
December Goodyear Lake, Otsego County, New York
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Working Date In
Paper No. 1974 Project
159 December Huntington Lake, Sullivan County, New York
160 November Keuka Lake, Yates and Steuben Counties,
New York
161 December Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York
162 December Lower St. Regis Lake, Franklin County,
New York
163 December Owasco Lake, Cayuga County, New York
16A December Otter Lake, Cayuga County, New York
166 December Round Lake, Saratoga County, New York
167 November Sacandaga Reservoir, Fulton and Saratoga
Counties, New York
168 December Saratoga Lake, Saratoga County, New York
169 November Schroon Lake, Essex and Warren Counties,
New York
170 December Seneca Lake, Schuyler County, New York
171 December Swan Lake, Sullivan County, New York
172 December Swinging Bridge Reservoir, Sullivan County,
New York
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AEC/NVOO
Anal. Chem.
Appl. Optics
EPA
GPO
Health Phys.
IAEA
Instrum. Technol.
NAEG
NERC-Corvallis
NERC-Las Vegas
NTIS
NTS
Nucl. Technol.
Rad. Data and Rep
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada Operations Office
Analytical Chemistry
Applied Optics
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Health Physics
International Atomic Energy Agency
Instrumentation Technology
Nevada Applied Ecology Group
Nevada Operations Office
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
National Environmental Research Center
Corvallis, Oregon
National Environmental Research Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 321-8543
Nevada Test Site
Nuclear Technology
Radiation Data and Reports
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AUTHOR INDEX
Allison, G. C. - 17
Au, F. H. F. - 8, 18
Barth, D. S. - 5, 14, 15
Barth, J. - 5, 18
Beckert, W. F. - 8, 14, 18
Bernhardt, D. E. - 3
Berry, W. L. - 9
Bretthauer, E. W. - 7, 8, 15, 18
Brown, K. W. - 6, 14
Buck, F. N. - 3
Bundy, D. H. - 16
Carter, M. W. - 3
Easterly, D. G. - 9, 14, 15
Eckert, J. A. - 16
Evans, R. B. - 3
Fitzsimmons, C. J. - 10
Frledland, M. J. - 17
Gay, B. J. - 17
Giles, K. R. - 3
Grossman, R. F. - 3, 5
Guagllardo, J. L. - 14, 16
Hanst, P. L. - 17
Herget, W. H. - 16
Hop, H. H. - 6
Jarvis, A. N. - 9, 14, 15
Jaqulsh, R. E. - 15
Karublan, 0. F. - 1
Klnnison, R. R. - 7, 15
Leavitt, V. D. - 4
Lieberman, R. - 8
Lloyd, S. R. - 15
Madsen, M. J. - 17
Mann, B. J. - 18
Mason, B. J. - 6
Mathews, N. F. - 7
McBride, 0. R. - 11
McElroy, J. R. - 16
McFarlane, J. C. - 6, 8, 9, 14,
McNelis, D. N. - 1, 8, 17
Melfi, S. H. - 7, 14, 16
Moghlssi, A. A. - 1, 7, 8, 15
Morgan, G. B. - 1, 2, 7, 14, 15
Mullen, A. A. - 8
N1les, G. W. - 5
Patzer, R. G. - 1, 15
Ripperton, L. - 17
Schuck, E. A. - 15
Smith, D. D. - 3, 17
SnelUng, R. N. - 17
Snyder, S. S. - 7
Stanley, R. E. - 8, 15, 16, 18
Sutton, W. W. - 18
Warner, D. L. - 2
Whitesell, J. T. - 10
Whlttaker, E. L. - 5, 8, 18
Wilson, W. E. - 17
Wruble, D. T. - 10, 11
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