EA Evaluates Risks At Military Training Ranges in Panama.BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1998--EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : EACO EACO Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa (Canada) ), announced the award of a contract Delivery Order (DO) to evaluate the environmental risks associated with three military training ranges, totaling 36,000 acres, in the Republic of Panama. EA will provide these services as part of the company's Environmental Compliance and Analysis Services contract with the U.S. Air Force Air-Combat Command (USAF-ACC), headquartered at Langley Air Force Base Langley Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 3,195 acres (1,293 hectares), SE Va., N of Hampton; est. 1917 and named for aviation pioneer Samuel P. Langley. in Virginia. This project, which exceeds $400,000, will extend through 1998. "This project is an extremely important effort in support of U.S. obligations under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, which calls for the transfer of these ranges to Panama at the end of 1999," said Donald A. Deieso, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EA. "This assignment strengthens EA's international growth program in Latin America and demonstrates the success of EA's continuing efforts to cultivate an overseas market for our services." EA has been instrumental in the development of environmental standards for firing ranges by providing technical guidance to the Pentagon in the development of Department of Defense (DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. ) Range Rule. This soon to be released regulation is the DOD's response to the Military Munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. Rule, as formulated by the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and . Specifically, EA will be collecting soil, surface water, and sediment samples at more than 100 locations at the Balboa, Pina, and Empire Ranges, and analyzing them for chemicals of concern associated with the use of munitions by the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. The results will be combined with an examination of potential pathways for human exposure to evaluate the potential risk to human health. The DOD will incorporate the findings in an Installation Condition Report for the transfer of the ranges to the government of Panama. EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., is a publicly held international management consulting firm specializing in energy and the environment. Through its network of more than 20 offices, EA provides scientific, engineering, economic, analytical, and management solutions to corporate, utility, municipal, and Federal Government clients. CONTACT: Ms. Ellen Leinfuss Vice President, Marketing and Communications Tel. 410.527.2404 FAX: 410.785.2309 World Wide Web Site: http://www.eaest.com |
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