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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, Las Alamos County, New Mexico
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Office: Albuquerque Operations Office
Size:
27,520 acres (43 square miles)
Mission:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) was originally established in 1943 by
the U.S. Army's Manhattan Engineer District for the purpose of developing the
first atomic bombs. The primary mission is nuclear weapons research and
development. In addition, many programs are conducted at LANL in the nuclear,
environmental, and energy sciences; fusion, laser isotope separation, and basic
research in the area of physics; chemistry; radiology; and medicine.
Overview of Environmental Conditions:
Onsite soil contamination with various chemical and radiological contaminants
resulting from historic waste management and disposal practices.
Decommissioning of surplus contaminated structures.
CERCLA/RCRA Remediation Funding in FY 95: $76,462,000
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Remediation of environmental conditions at LANL is being addressed under
authority of a RCRA permit, which includes corrective action requirements.
Specific Cost Estimates and Budgetary Proposals
Funds budgeted for environmental restoration at LANL total $53.6 million of
appropriated funding for FY 96 and $43.0 million for FY 97 according to the
request in the President's Budget.
Progress in Conducting Remedial Actions
LANL submitted its PA/SI to EPA on October 15, 1987. When the site was scored
using the Hazard Ranking System, LANL did not qualify for inclusion on the NPL.
During FY 95, RFI work was in progress. In addition, some field work associated
with RCRA closure requirements has been completed, and several interim remedial
measures have been planned to facilitate ongoing construction projects.
Decommissioning of TA-21 Buildings 3 and 4 South began in 1993 and continued in
FY 95.
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