Environmental Systems Research FY-99 Annual Report

Abstract

The Environmental Systems Research (ESR) Program, a part of the Environmental Systems Research and Analysis (ESRA) Program, was implemented to enhance and augment the technical capabilities of the INEEL. The program has now completed its second year. The purpose for strengthening technical capabilities of the INEEL is to provide the technical base to serve effectively as the Environmental Management Laboratory for the Office of Environmental Management (EM). The program is starting into its third year of the initial three-year program content cycle. The original portfolio of research activities was assembled after an analysis of the EM technology development and science needs as gathered by the Site Technology Coordination Groups (STCGs) complex-wide. Current EM investments in science and technology throughout the research community were also included in this analysis to avoid duplication of efforts. The content of the portfolio was modified at the end of the first year to respond to comments from external review panels brought in to help strengthen the program. This is a progress report for the second year of the ESR Program (Fiscal Year 99).