APEL's permit allows testing with hazardous wastes and contaminated environmental media. Procedures and protocols are in place for storage, packaging, manifesting, and shipping of waste materials. Security and Protection of Proprietary and Test Material. Facility access is controlled through entry control cards that identify users. Visitors will be escorted.
Locked storage is available for storing electronic and printed data.
Individual tenants may install their own locks, walls, and screens to protect their space from intrusion and view. Up to 40 hours a year of free professional services may be available to each tenant. Tenants also have access to Pacific Northwest's new premier molecular science laboratory, EMSL, the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory and staff. Because many PNNL and WSU staff will occupy APEL, there will be opportunity for informal collaboration and synergism. Other forms of technical support are also readily available including a certified analytical laboratory and instrument calibration services.