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Die Rückgewinnung von Feuchtgebieten als eine Lösung für aktuelle Umweltprobleme : Hemmnisse und Möglichkeiten

Hofmeister, Friderike - 2006

Feuchtgebiete sind Ökosysteme, die durch die Anwesenheit vonWasser, spezielle Bodenverhältnisse und eine besondereVegetationszusammensetzung geprägt sind. Sie zählen zu den amstärksten bedrohten Ökosystemen der Erde. Im Verlauf des 20.Jahrhunderts nahm weltweit sowohl ihre Fläche als auch...

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Free Parking? Evaluating the Impacts of the Downtown Eugene On-Street Parking Program on Retail Establishments

Otwell, Claire - 2011

With one‐third of the average downtown dedicated to parking, the issue of how to store theprivate automobile plays a … dominant role in public policy decisions. Several studies indicate thata well thought out on‐street parking policy can … retail activity,the City of Eugene implemented a free two‐hour parking program in its downtown core. I use asurvey completed …

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Implementation of RFID Payment for Parking Meters

Dickman, Matt; Rakita, Leo; Zverinskiy, Gleb; Rolfes, … - 2007

On the first day that our capstone group was placed together, we discussed many possible projects to undertake. After brainstorming and deliberating we concluded that our project will be one that is simplistic in nature as well as logical to its environment. To be successful in the completion of...

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RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (EM) CORPORATE PROJECT TEAM DISPOSING WASTE & REDUCING RISK

SHRADER, T.A.; KNERR, R. - 2008

In 2002, the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) released the Top-To-Bottom Review of cognizant clean-up activities around the DOE Complex. The review contained a number of recommendations for changing the way EM operates in order to reduce environmental risk...

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Willingness to pay for electricity from renewable energy

Farhar, B.C.; Houston, A.H. - 2009

National polls reveal widespread public preference and willingness to pay more for renewables. ``Green pricing`` programs attempt to capitalize on these preferences and on an expressed willingness to pay more for environmental protection. This report explores the utility option of green pricing...

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Lawrence Livermore National Security Cost Model Functional Management Assessment

Tevis, J; Hirahara, J; Thomas, B; Mendez, M - 2009

structure as a major construction project, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) has indirect charges that vary from the norm …

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Office of Inspector General report on audit of Department of Energy management and operating contractor available fees

2009

The Office of Procurement and Assistance Management has proposed changes to the method used to annually calculate and negotiate ``for profit`` management and operating contractor available fees. This proposal will increase contractor fees in exchange for the contractor`s purported assumption of...

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FUNDING ALTERNATIVES FOR LOW-LEVEL WASTE DISPOSAL

Becker, Bruce D.; Carilli, Jhon - 2009

For 13 years, low-level waste (LLW) generator fees and disposal volumes for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Operations Office (NNSA/NV) Radioactive Waste Management Sites (RWMSs) had been on a veritable roller coaster ride. As forecast volumes...

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Audit report: Bechtel Jacobs payroll creation

Brendlinger, T.L. - 2008

The Oak Ridge Operations Office (Operations Office) awarded a contract to the Bechtel Jacobs Company, LLC (Bechtel Jacobs) in December 1997. The terms of the contract require Bechtel Jacobs to create new jobs in the Oak Ridge area with a cumulative payroll of $427 million through Fiscal Year...

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Report on inspection of Los Alamos National Laboratory`s system for controlling cost overruns on work-for-others projects

2009

The Office of Inspector General previously issued Report No. DOE/IG-0335, ``Report on Inspection of Selected Intelligence and Special Access Program Work-for-Others Projects``. In this report, the authors noted that Los Alamos National Laboratory had internal control weaknesses involving...

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