Independent Study ReportIndependent Study ReportCollege of Ag. Sciences & Natural Resources

University of Nebraska - LincolnSummer 2003

Heidi L. Puckett

The Radiological Environmental The Radiological Environmental Monitoring ProgramMonitoring Program

• REMP Ensures that the OPPD Nuclear Power Plant is not Emitting Radioactive Elements into the Environment through Area Sampling

• REMP is also Responsible for the Maintenance of the Wastewater Lagoon

• Other Responsibilities Include Endangered Species Conservation, Invasive Species Monitoring, & Grassland Restoration

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Objectives of the Independent StudyObjectives of the Independent Study• Complete General Employee Training

• Install Biofouling Hotels for Invasive Species

• Learn Importance of Administrative Duties• Participate in On- and Off-site Prairie Grass Restoration

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• Create Employee Awareness Placards for Evasive Species Hazards

• Understand the Purpose of REMP

• Participate in Environmental Sampling• Assist in Sanitary Lagoon Operations

Personal AchievementsPersonal Achievements

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• Learned Importance of Following Nuclear Plant Procedures, Regulatory Requirements, Station Operations, & the Purpose of REMP• Learned the Dangers of Invasive Species and Shared Gained Information with OPPD Employees• Designed a Wastewater Land Application Workbook

• Learned how to Adequately Perform Environmental Sample Collecting and Preparation for Analysis