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Environmental Regulations, Requirements, and Permits
Laboratory receives preliminary notice of violation
June 25 — Los Alamos National Laboratory has received a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) for a safety-related incident that occurred last summer.
Los Alamos announces NEWNET changes
May 20 — Los Alamos National Laboratory officials today announced changes to the Northern New Mexico portion of the Neighborhood Environmental Watch Network, or NEWNET.
Nanos statement regarding settlement of NMED Order
March 19 — Resolution of the jurisdictional and legal disputes associated with the original order is very welcome news. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the New Mexico Environment Department, and to continuing the productive discussions I have had with Secretary Curry. We are eager to resume expedited clean-up of legacy wastes throughout the laboratory site just as soon as the impounded funds are released.
Los Alamos discloses improper PCB disposal
October 15 — Los Alamos National Laboratory officials today disclosed improper disposal of approximately one quart of liquid, low-level radioactive polychlorinated biphenyl oil that had been solidified through absorption and then disposed of at Area G within Technical Area 54 on Sept. 10, 2003. Area G is a low-level PCB contamination disposal facility; however, the oil was solidified contrary to Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Laboratory officials notified Region 6 EPA officials of the improper disposal on Oct. 10.
Amended complaint filed by the Regents of the University of California
September 30 — Los Alamos National Laboratory officials announced today that an amended complaint has been filed by The Regents of the University of California challenging the finding of endangerment signed by New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Peter Maggiore on May 2, 2002 as well as additional regulatory actions taken by the Department that are based on that finding, its accompanying draft order or associated legal principles.
Laboratory responds to NMED draft order
July 31 — Officials at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory today filed the laboratory's response to a draft order issued May 2 by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Protective appeals filed by the Regents of the University of California
June 3 — Los Alamos National Laboratory today announced that protective appeals have been filed by The Regents of the University of California regarding the "Determination Of An Imminent And Substantial Endangerment To Health And The Environment" signed by New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Peter Maggiore on May 2, 2002. The protective appeals were filed with the federal district court as well as with the New Mexico Court of Appeals, both in Santa Fe. The U. S. Attorney for New Mexico, on behalf of the Department of Energy, filed a similar appeal with the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Laboratory issues statement on State Environment Department order for corrective action
May 1 — The Los Alamos National Laboratory today received a fact sheet associated with expected issuance of a draft order from the New Mexico Environment Department pursuant to the New Mexico Hazardous Waste Act. According to this fact sheet, the Department is asserting that past or present operations at the Laboratory"may result in an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment.
