ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 

EM UPDATE 

Working Today To Protect Your Future 

Fall 2004 edition 

AMEM Corner 

by Carl Gertz.......................................................................................................................Page 2

A Busy Summer for TRU Waste Project 

by Dona Merritt..................................................................................................................Page 3

Test Cell A Deactivation & Decommissioning

 by Nick Duhe....................................................................................................................Page 4

Welcome Aboard the CAB! 

by Carla Sanda....................................................................................................................Page 5

Summer 2004 field activities at Gasbuggy Site 

by Rosemary Rehfeldt........................................................................................................Page 7

Proposed closure of New Mexico site through Voluntary Remediation Program 

by Rosemary Rehfeldt........................................................................................................Page 8

Low-Level W Disposal at NTS Means Cleanup for DOE Complex 

by Dona Merritt..................................................................................................................Page 10

Coming Soon... Atomic Testing Museum 

by Michelle Meade.............................................................................................................Page 11

Nuclear Testing Archive Brings History to the Public 

by Michelle Meade.............................................................................................................Page 12

Safety First 

by Angela Ramsey..............................................................................................................Page 13

Gertz Retire 

by Rosemary Rehfeldt........................................................................................................Page 14

Employee Of The Month.................................................................................................Page 15

Nevada Test Site Public Tours.........................................................................................Page 16

Contact Information .......................................................................................................Pages 17-18

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AMEM Corner

by Carl Gertz 

As I approach retirement, it is with considerable pride that I reflect on the 

accomplishments of the past 10 years. During my time with the Environmental Management (EM) Program, we have made significant strides 

toward achieving numerous goals, including cleaning up countless sites on 

the Nevada Test Site, making progress toward establishing contaminant 

boundaries on the UGTA project, and successfully initiating TRU shipments to WIPP. One of our greatest achievements has been to help the 

entire U.S. Department of Energy complex accelerate clean-up efforts by 

disposing of unprecedented quantities of low-level waste. All of these 

accomplishments could not have been realized without the combined efforts 

of the EM staff, the Community Advisory Board, and key state regulators. I 

would like to extend my gratitude to all of those involved. 

If you wonder whether I'll be bored during retirement... don't. After I retire 

(and I really am going to retire!), I hope to spend more time with my family- in particular, my four grandchildren. I also hope to play some golf, ski, 

and accomplish the many things on the "to-do" list that my wife Bea regularly provides me. On a personal 

note, I want all of you to know that I've thoroughly enjoyed working with you and will miss everyone here. I 

wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I know I'll be enjoying myself as I keep in mind an old quote: 

“We don't stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stop playing.” 

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A Busy Summer for TRU Waste Project

by Dona Merritt 

The Nevada Test Site Transuranic (TRU) waste project recently stepped up TRU waste characterization efforts and 

resumed shipments to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) 

in New Mexico. Since August 27, 2004, seven TRU waste 

shipments have safely gone to WIPP. 

Following the first seven TRU waste shipments in January 

2004, shipments were delayed until additional drums could be 

characterized and certified by WIPP. To accomplish this, 

waste personnel working at the Nevada Test Site Waste Examination Facility implemented double shifts in May 2004 to 

accelerate the characterization of the more than 1,000 remaining drums of TRU waste. Due to their successful efforts, 

shipments resumed and a total of 25 shipments are expected to 

be completed by the end of 2004. 

The NTS hopes that in 2005, all shippable legacy TRU waste 

drums will be moved off the Nevada Test Site and safely delivered to WIPP. Through hard work, diligence, and 

adherence to safety, Nevada Test Site TRU waste project personnel look forward to closing another chapter on 

legacy waste resulting from the Cold War. 

A transuranic waste shipment exiting the 

tion Pilot Plant. 

Nevada Test Site en route to Waste IsolaWhat is legacy transuranic waste? 

nuclear weapons research and development program. The majority of the legacy transuranic waste stored 

1990, includes protective clothing and miscellaneous equipment contaminated with transuranic elements. 

Please visit for more information on 

ranic waste resulting from the research and production of nuclear weapons. Facility operators place the 

Scientific studies conducted prior to the facility's opening in 1999 determined that the salt formation has 

been stable for more than 200 million years. 

Please visit 

The legacy transuranic waste currently stored at the Nevada Test Site was generated as part of a U.S. 

at the Nevada Test Site was generated by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory located near Oakland, 

California. This legacy waste, which was shipped to the Nevada Test Site for storage between 1974 and 

http://www.nv.doe.gov/news&pubs/dirpdfs/DOENV_787REV1.pdf 

the Transuranic Waste Project at the Nevada Test Site. 

What is the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant? 

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, located near Carlsbad, New Mexico, is licensed for the disposal of transutransuranic waste in disposal rooms mined 2,150 feet underground in a 2,000-foot thick salt formation. 

http://www.wipp.ws/ for more information on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. 

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Test Cell A Deactivation & Decommissioning

by Nick Duhe 

The Industrial Sites Project is gearing up for the first of two Test Cell remediation efforts with the deactivation 

and decommissioning (D&D) of Test Cell A facility at the Nevada Test Site. This fiscal year, crews working at 

Test Cell A will begin the complex task of removing a variety of contamination from the facility to accomplish 

clean closure. D&D techniques and technologies used at this facility will streamline the remediation work at the 

much larger Test Cell C facility, scheduled for D&D in fiscal year 2006. 

Test Cell A is a compound constructed in 1959 to test the Nerva, Kiwi, and Phoebus series of rockets developed 

under the Nuclear Rocket Development Station program. 

When operations ceased in 1966, Test Cell A remained 

inactive for more than a decade. 

In 1978, work crews launched remediation activities and 

removed much of the radiological contamination from the 

facility. Test Cell A was then identified in 1993 as a 

surplus facility and transferred to the Nevada Site Office 

D&D source group. 

Remediation activities will begin this year and focus on 

the following contaminants of concern: Asbestos 

Containing Materials (ACM), used as insulation around 

exterior and interior pipes; Polychlorinated Biphenyls 

(PCBs) in light ballasts and equipment lubricants; 

radionuclides; mercury used in instruments; and lead used 

in paint and as construction components of the buildings. 

Closure activities to remove these contaminants and 

demolish the facility will begin March 2005 and scheduled 

completion is September 30, 2005. 

The following five-phase cleanup 

Cell A: 

• Mitigate safety hazards by installing 

portable lighting and cleaning up 

Hantavirus 

• Remove hazardous materials which 

• Characterize and decontaminate reactor 

concrete pad and impacted concrete 

surfaces. 

• Demolish and properly dispose of building 

material, including exterior piping and 

exhaust stack 

• Perform final radiological survey to freerelease remaining concrete slab 

approach will be used to remediate Test 

include: ACM, lead, mercury, radiological 

impacted materials, and PCB’s 

which is mounted on a track hoe and is capable of demolishing both concrete and metal. 

For more information on the historic rocket programs, check out the NNSA website at 

http://www.nv

Sheets.” 

One of the technologies employed in the demolition of Test Cell A will be the hydraulic processor, 

.doe.gov . Click on the “news and publications” icon, then on “Nevada Test Site Office Fact 

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Welcome Aboard the CAB!

by Carla Sanda 

What do an attorney, a geologist, two engineers, and an urban planner have in common? They are all the newest 

members of the CAB – the Community Advisory Board (CAB) for Nevada Test Site Programs. The CAB is 

comprised of volunteer citizens who focus on environmental management activities at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). 

One of the primary keys to the Board’s success is its diversity. Members hail from both rural and urban locales 

throughout Nevada and bring a wealth of experience and perspectives to the group and the issues at hand. This 

diversity ensures that Nevada stakeholders are represented with a broad array of viewpoints in the CAB’s 

deliberations. 

More than 40 citizens responded to the CAB’s most recent recruitment campaign. Of the 40, twenty-four submitted 

formal applications. Following in-depth reviews and interviews, the CAB’s Diversification Committee selected the 

following five candidates, all of whom were recently confirmed and appointed by the U.S. Department of Energy: 

Robert Gatliff – A long-time participant in CAB activities, Mr. Gatliff holds both a B.S. and M.S. in 

Petroleum Engineering. His background includes extensive experience in petroleum industry drilling 

activities, as well as time spent as a drilling engineer in the nuclear testing program. 

David Hermann – A recent U.S. Air Force retiree, Mr. Hermann recently earned a Juris Doctorate in Law. 

He has spent a great deal of time in Nevada as part of his Air Force career and has excellent knowledge of the 

Nevada Test and Training Range. Mr. Hermann is currently self-employed as a practicing attorney in Nevada 

and focuses on innovative technology patents. 

Steven Hopkins – Mr. Hopkins holds a B.S. in Geology, with a background in mineral exploration and 

mining as well as time spent at the NTS in the nuclear weapons testing program. He currently works as a 

geologist on the Yucca Mountain Project. Mr. Hopkins is a 40-year resident of Nevada and has served on 

rural town boards and planning commissions 

Terry Hixson – Mr. Hixson is a recent retiree and transplant to Nevada. During his U.S. Army enlistment, 

he supported numerous testing projects at the NTS as well as the Marshall Islands. His professional 

background includes 32 years as an urban planner, with extensive experience as a participant on citizens’ 

committees. 

Jackson Ramsey – A licensed professional engineer, Mr. Ramsey brings more than 30 years in academia as 

well as ten years as a metallurgical engineer to the Board. Upon retirement, he moved to Nevada and 

currently serves as the executive director of a non-profit corporation that provides desert conservation 

education at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation area as well as other federal land management 

locations. 

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All five newly appointed CAB members have jumped right into the thick of things and have become involved 

in committee activities focusing on budget prioritization, groundwater, radioactive waste, and transportation 

issues. 

To learn more about the CAB and its activities, check out their website at http://www.ntscab.com. 

What is the CAB? 

Formed in 1994, the CAB is one of nine site-specific advisory boards convened by the U.S. Department of 

South Carolina. Board members are tasked with providing citizen review and recommendations to the U. S. 

Energy at sites located in Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and 

Department of Energy’s environmental management program. 

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Summer 2004 field activities at Gasbuggy Site

by Rosemary Rehfeldt 

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office (NSO) was on 

location in northwestern New Mexico this summer to conduct environmental cleanup activities at a former nuclear 

test site known as Gasbuggy. The site, situated 55 miles east of Farmington, New Mexico, is one of eight 

underground nuclear test sites located outside of the Nevada Test Site boundary that is managed by the NSO’s 

Environmental Management Program Offsites Project. This project is responsible for addressing possible 

contamination associated with underground nuclear tests conducted in Mississippi, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, and 

New Mexico, and carrying out appropriate corrective actions at these sites. 

The Atomic Energy Commission (predecessor agency to 

the U.S. Department of Energy [DOE]) performed an 

initial site cleanup in 1975 and 1977. The site was then 

officially closed in 1978. Since that time, the DOE has 

conducted various surveys and radiological sampling 

efforts to monitor the surrounding environment. 

Characterization work performed in the summer of 2002 

verified previous results, and identified areas where 

petroleum hydrocarbons, used to support test activities, 

were mixed into surrounding soils. 

Excavation and remediation activities performed this 

summer removed diesel-contaminated soils from the site. 

The contaminated soils were a result of the drilling 

operations conducted prior to the test itself and were 

restricted to mud pits, which were designed and built to 

contain drilling fluids. Any waste that is generated from 

the current surface remediation activities will be disposed 

of at a permitted off-site location. 

Previous surveys of the area have indicated that there is 

no surface risk to the public; therefore, the site surface is 

currently open for unrestricted use. Once all objectives 

for surface characterization and restoration have been 

achieved, the NSO intends to release the surface area to 

the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 

Conducted in 1967, the Gasbuggy test was part 

Plowshare Program. The Plowshare Program 

sought to develop peaceful applications for 

nuclear explosives. Gasbuggy was a 29 kiloton 

test detonated at a depth of 4,240 feet below 

ground surface. The purpose of Gasbuggy was 

to increase natural gas production using a 

nuclear explosion to stimulate natural gas 

recovery by fracturing gas-bearing formations in 

Soil sampling at Gasbuggy site. 

of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission’s 

tight underground reservoirs. 

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Proposed closure of New Mexico site through Voluntary 

Remediation Program 

by Rosemary Rehfeldt 

After performing a series of investigations and surface cleanup at a former nuclear test site in New Mexico, the U.S. 

Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office (NSO) proposes to recommend 

what is called a no further action for closure under New Mexico’s Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP). The 

New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) introduced the VRP in July 1999, to promote voluntary cleanup of 

contaminated properties throughout the state. 

The VRP is intended to encourage redevelopment of these 

properties, also known as “Brownfields,” by providing a 

streamlined, non-punitive remediation process. 

The Gnome-Coach site is the first “Brownfield” for New Mexico to 

be considered for the VRP process, as well as the first VRP 

application submission for the NSO. 

In 1961, the Gnome-Coach site was the location of a three-kiloton 

underground nuclear detonation at a depth of 1,200 feet below the 

earth’s surface. In early 2002, the NSO performed a corrective 

action investigation at the site, with additional activities performed 

in 2003, which included testing the surface and shallow subsurface 

soil. During the 2003 field activities, diesel-contaminated soils 

exceeding cleanup levels were excavated, removed from the site, and 

disposed of at a permitted offsite location. Based on the corrective 

action investigations and subsequent surface cleanup, the NSO 

proposes, through the VRP, to close the site surface with no further 

action necessary. 

Participants in the VRP receive benefits that are not available under 

traditional enforcement programs, such as: 

-an enforcement shield from the NMED, allowing

 participants and the State to work in a cooperative

 partnership to successfully remediate a site;

-entitlement to a Certificate of Completion or a Conditional

 Certificate of Completion once voluntary remediation has

 been successfully completed;

-a Covenant Not to Sue from the NMED upon successful

 completion of a voluntary remediation project; this applies

 to prospective purchasers, new property owners, or

 operators who did not contribute to the contamination at the

 site; and

The U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency defines “Brownfields” as 

industrial or commercial sites where 

expansion or reuse is complicated by 

real or perceived environmental 

contamination. 

As part of the Plowshare program, 

Gnome was designed to determine 

products of a nuclear detonation in a 

designated Coach, was planned for 

the site but was never carried out, 

though preparatory drilling activities 

were performed. 

known as the Gnome-Coach Site. 

Monument and plaque at ground 

zero. 

abandoned, idled, or under-utilized 

the seismic signals, effects, and 

bedded salt medium. A second test, 

Today the site is 

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-protection, for lending institutions, from any liability

 associated with sites participating in the VRP. 

Prior to the approval of any proposed Voluntary Remediation Agreement, the applicant is required to post a notice 

at the site, and publish a public notice in two newspapers. The NSO published notices in the Albuquerque Journal 

and the Carlsbad Current-Argus on August 25, 2004. A 30-day public comment period followed. The agreement 

can be viewed by interested parties at the WIPP Information Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico and NMED’s Santa 

Fe office. For more information, you may contact the Voluntary Remediation Program of the New Mexico 

Environment Department at (505) 476-3658. 

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Low-Level Waste Disposal at NTS Means Cleanup for 

DOE Complex 

by Dona Merritt 

Fiscal year 2004 was another record-setting year at the Nevada Test Site (NTS), with disposal operations 

accepting 3.7 million cubic feet of low-level waste—enough to fill a football field more than 6 stories high! And 

the150,000 man-hours it took to dispose the waste were logged without any lost-time accidents. Quite an 

accomplishment! 

What does this mean for the dozens of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved waste generators who ship to 

the NTS? It means that sites, such as Rocky Flats in Colorado, are that much closer to their cleanup goals. 

Environmental restoration activities across the DOE 

complex, in fact, are on the fast track to cleanup 

thanks to the safe, efficient low-level waste disposal 

operations provided at the NTS. 

While receiving record volumes is a significant 

accomplishment, the NTS’ number one priority 

continues to be the protection of workers, the public, 

and the environment. Scientists and engineers study 

the radioactive waste management sites to ensure 

that disposal cells safely perform as planned. These 

studies include developing computer models of the 

long-term performance of the disposal facilities and 

gathering information through monitoring activities 

on and around the NTS. Annually, the results of 

these monitoring activities are published in the 

Nevada Test Site Environmental Report which can 

be found on-line at http://www.nv.doe.gov under 

News and Publications. 

Low-level waste positioned for disposal in a trench 

at the Area 5 Radioactive Waste Managment Site. 

Visit http://www.nv.doe.gov/news&pubs/dirpdfs/DOENV657_REV2.pdf for more information on Low-Level 

Waste Disposal at the Nevada Test Site. 

ideal environmental conditions and location. Characteristics such as the extremely dry climate, the 

In addition, the remoteness and the security of 

the radioactive waste management facilities provide protection to distant population centers and 

against unwanted intruders. 

The safe disposal of low-level waste at the Nevada Test Site can be primarily attributed to the site’s 

deep groundwater, and the “sponge-like” soil severely limit the likelihood of any water migrating into 

the disposal cells, surface water, or subsurface water. 

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Coming Soon... Atomic Testing Museum

by Michelle Meade 

Construction on the long-awaited and much anticipated 

Atomic Testing Museum is near completion—with a 

scheduled opening of February 2005. The 8,000 square-foot 

museum, which is a project of the Nevada Test Site (NTS) 

History Foundation (NTSHF) and an affiliate of the 

Smithsonian, will provide an extensive visual tour of past 

and present NTS activities, as well as an overview of the 

area’s geologic and archaeological features. 

Audiovisual presentations, environmental recreations, films, 

and astonishing graphic displays will all be part of the 

museum experience. Guests will literally be “moved” 

inside an interactive movie theatre that simulates an 

atmospheric nuclear detonation with shaking benches, hot 

air blasts, and rumbling surround sound. Descriptions of 

current Environmental Management projects, including 

groundwater studies, industrial sites cleanup, low-level 

waste disposal, etc., will also be featured. 

The museum was literally constructed around several large 

NTS artifacts, including a grain silo from the Environmental 

Protection Agency farm, a one-fifth-scale down-hole 

canister donated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, and a 

15-foot diameter section from a pipe used in a tunnel on the 

NTS. 

It is estimated that as many as 800,000 people will visit the 

museum annually. For additional information on the 

Atomic Testing Museum or the NTSHF log on to 

http://www.ntshf.org/. 

Museum and gift shop are located on the first 

floor of the Frank H. Rogers Science and 

The ticket booth at the entrance of the muThe NTSHF depends upon its volunteers 

and encourages any individual or 

history of the NTS to become involved in 

this ambitious museum project. 

Desert Research Institute: The Atomic Testing 

Technology Building. 

seum: A replica of an old security station on 

the Nevada Test Site. 

organization interested in preserving the 

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Nuclear Testing Archive Brings History to the Public

by Michelle Meade 

Visitors to the Nuclear Testing Archive can explore the complete, compelling history of nuclear testing in the 

United States in the facility’s brand new Public Reading Facility. 

The Public Reading Facility, located in the Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, offers a remarkable 

array of testing-related resources including: more than 380,000 documents; over 100 movies; countless 

photographs; newspaper clippings; and artifacts like 

radiation detectors, air samplers, and goggles used to 

witness nuclear explosions. Reports, correspondence, 

radiation exposure histories, fallout measurements, and 

other materials are housed in the Archive’s collection as 

well. 

The Reading Facility is also the distribution center for 

the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) film 

declassification project, which boasts an impressive 

collection of raw footage that has been used in 

broadcasts on the Discovery Channel, the History 

Channel and the Learning Channel. 

In addition to display items in the Public Reading Facility, the Nuclear Testing Archive, housed upstairs in the 

Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, maintains original documents that can be scanned electronically 

and provided to the public upon request. These documents are cataloged on the DOE’s OpenNet database and can 

be accessed on the Internet at http://www.osti.gov/opennet. 

Hours of operation are 

7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with 

special hours by appointment. 

The Archive is located at 755C East Flamingo 

Road, Las Vegas, Nevada in the Frank H. Rogers 

Science and Technology Building and adjoins the 

Atomic Testing Museum. 

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Safety First

by Angela Ramsey 

Safety continues to be a top priority at the Nevada Site Office. At a recent annual safety briefing, Environmental 

Management (EM) reinforced what it calls an “integrated” approach to safety—an approach that is embraced 

throughout the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex. According to presenters, the Integrated Safety 

Management Systems (ISMS) is not simply a tool for management to control work practices, but a mechanism 

that empowers all employees to be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. Under ISMS, each and 

every employee is responsible for identifying, reporting, and possibly even determining ways to mitigate safety 

hazards—whether the hazard is a faulty electrical line at a work site or an unsafe chair in the office. 

Mike Kinney of Stoller-Navarro Joint Venture Program Performance and Support (EM contractor) provided the 

program overview, describing the ISMS philosophy as “holistic.” Safety is all-encompassing, according to 

Kinney, and must be considered at all phases of work. “We’ve made it a priority at all of our pre-field briefings to 

focus on identifying potential hazards that may be encountered at the work site,” said Kinney. “Evaluation of the 

hazards and selection of appropriate controls are considered well before any work begins. We also conduct postjob briefings to identify lessons learned, noteworthy practices, and opportunities for improvement.” 

Safety must also be a focus during day-to-day activities, added other presenters, who gave specifics on how to 

implement ISMS in the office environment and off of the clock. “We pay attention,” Kinney explained, “to a 

whole slew of issues like heavy lifting, slip and fall hazards, driving at night... and readily provide information 

on how to safely go about these activities.” 

The presentation’s concluding message: the success of ISMS depends on a strong safety culture that integrates 

safety into planning, performance, self assessment, and feedback processes. “The bottom line,” says Kinney, “is 

that ISMS isn’t just the flavor of the month. It’s here to stay and has proven to enhance the overall safety of our 

work environment.” 

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Gertz Retires

by Rosemary Rehfeldt 

After many years of dedicated service to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Carl P. Gertz, Assistant Manager 

for Environmental Management, will retire as of January 1, 2005. Mr. Gertz is responsible for implementation of 

the $100 million annual environmental restoration and waste management program at the Nevada Test Site. 

Prior to this appointment, Gertz served as Acting Assistant Manager for Environmental Restoration and Waste 

Management. He also served as Director for the Waste Management Division. 

In 1987, Gertz was named DOE's Project Manager of the Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Project. He managed DOE's evaluation of Yucca Mountain as a potential site for the nation's first repository for commercial spent 

fuel and high-level radioactive waste. 

Prior to 1987, Mr. Gertz was manager of the Isotope Separation Project Office at DOE's Idaho National Engineering 

Environmental Laboratory (INEEL). He headed the effort to design, develop, and operate a facility which uses 

lasers to separate isotopes of plutonium. He also served as Deputy Assistant Manager for Nuclear Programs, involved with the management of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from Defense Programs at 

DOE's INEEL. 

For 16 years, before joining DOE, Gertz worked in the inter-mountain states for the Boeing Company in missile site 

development, installation and construction management. 

Mr. Gertz will use his retirement wisely - by traveling and spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Golfing and skiing will continue to be a part of his regular itinerary as well as officiating both high school 

football and basketball. He looks forward to retirement and plans to enjoy every minute of it! 

From all of us at EM...

Good Luck, Carl. We'll miss you.

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Employee Of The Month

March................Sabine Curtis

April..................Gary Pyles

May....................Kelly Snyder

June...................Renee Thomas

 Marla Libidinsky 

July....................Bob Bangerter 

August...............Patti Hall 

September.........Christine Baker 

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Nevada Test Site Public Tours

2004-2005 Schedule

October 20, 2004 

November 23, 2004 

December 14, 2004 

February 17, 2005 

March 22, 2005 

April 27, 2005 

May 26, 2005 

June 29, 2005 

September 20, 2005 

October 26, 2005 

November 22, 2005 

Low Level Radiocative 

Sedan Cater 

Rail Road Bridge 

Apple II House 

Waste Management Site 

Tour participants will visit historic nuclear test locations, such as Sedan Crater, as well as observe areas where 

work activities are currently taking place, like the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Sites. The tour 

covers approximately 250 miles. Call (702) 295-0944 for more information. 

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Questions should be directed to: 

Office of Public Affairs 

702-295-3521 

U.S. Department of Energy 

National Nuclear Security Administration 

Nevada Site Office 

Office of Environmental Management 

P.O. Box 98518 

Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518 

EM Update is published by:

Office of Environmental Management

Nevada Site Office

Story Editor:

Angela Ramsey

Layout:

Nick Duhe

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To request information on Environmental Management 

activities, including the CAB, e-mail you request to the 

address below. 

Include in the e-mail your name, address, phone 

number and request information. 

Envmgt@nv.doe.gov 

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