Abstract
This report discusses the results of the environmental protection program at Argonne
National Laboratory-East (ANL-E) for 1995. To evaluate the effects of ANL-E operations on the
environment, samples of environmental media collected on the site, at the site boundary, and off
the ANL-E site were analyzed and compared to applicable guidelines and standards. A variety of
radionuclides were measured in air, surface water, on-site groundwater, soil, grass, and bottom
sediment samples. In addition, chemical constituents in surface water, groundwater, and ANL-E
effluent water were analyzed. External penetrating radiation doses were measured, and the
potential for radiation exposure to off-site population groups was estimated. The results of the
surveillance program are interpreted in terms of the origin of the radioactive and chemical
substances (natural, fallout, ANL-E, and other) and are compared with applicable environmental
quality standards. A U.S. Department of Energy dose calculation methodology, based on
International Commission on Radiological Protection recommendations and the CAP-88 version
of the EPA-AIRDOSE/RADRISK computer code, is used in this report. The status of ANL-E
environmental protection activities with respect to the various laws and regulations that govern
waste handling and disposal is discussed. This report also discusses progress being made on
environmental corrective actions and restoration projects.
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