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Because of possible exposure to radioactive and hazardous materials and the potential for industrial accidents at Department of Energy (DOE) sites, the Department has established formalized agreements with local emergency medical providers. These arrangements are generally documented through memoranda of agreements (MOAs). These documents detail the mutual understanding between DOE and the offsite emergency medical provider with respect to capabilities, specific support, and procedures for ensuring an integrated and effective response, including specific procedures for receipt of victims of radiation accidents.

Emergency Medical Coordination Memorandum of Agreement at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Wildland Fire Management

The Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-managed reservation occupying about 890 square miles in southeastern Idaho. The INEEL lies within the upper Snake River Plain sagebrush steppe ecosystem. Much of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem throughout the west has been segmented and lost to development and agriculture. The remaining sagebrush steppe ecosystem and the habitat it provides is threatened with irreversible conversion to non-native annual weeds by rangeland management practices in combination with the natural fire process. The sagebrush steppe of the INEEL is now threatened and DOE must evaluate its management role and alternatives available to preserve this important component of the western ecosystem.

DOE will use this EA, and other relevant information, to determine (1) if the current cleanup standard for the radiological cleanup of ETEC facilities and all Area IV land for which DOE is responsible is appropriate for the remaining activity, and (2) whether to decontaminate and decommission the remaining sodium facility and other support facilities. The chemical contamination in soil and groundwater will be addressed under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Investigation process.

Cleanup and Closure of the Energy Technology Engineering Center, Oakland, California

M&TE used in activities affecting quality and safety are properly controlled, calibrated, and adjusted.

The Secretary of Energy’s Office of Independent Oversight and Performance Assurance (OA) conducted a review of emergency response plans and performance at DOE Headquarters (HQ) in February 2003.

Vegetation Management for the Bandon-Rogue-Gold Beach transmission line corridor. This corridor includes the Bandon-Rogue #1 115 kilovolt transmission line from Bandon Substation to Rogue Substation and the Rogue-Gold Beach #1 and #2 115 kilovolt transmission lines, starting at Rogue Substation and ending at Gold Beach Substation.