Newsletter issued by the Advisory Council for Technical-Vocational Education in Texas discussing news, events, and other relevant information related to technical and vocational education for adults in Texas.

Report on the Ogallala Aquifer in Randall County, Texas including the historic use of the aquifer, the projected water volume, and projections of water availability in the future.

Report documenting statistical data and analysis about the state of depletion for the Ogallala Aquifer in Swisher County, and to provide water-usage information for planning purposes.

The following data report presents results of ground water and stream/surface sediment reconnaissance in the Ritzville quadrangle, Washington.

The following data contains areal distribution maps, histograms, and frequency plots for U, F, Na, Mg, Al, Cl, Mn, Br, Dy, V, conductivity, alkalinity, pH, U x 1000/conductivity, He, and scintillometer readings.

Areal distribution maps, histograms, and cumulative frequency plots for U, Th, Hf, La, Ce, Al, V, Ti, Mn, Fe, Sc, Na, Sm, Eu, Dy, Yb, Lu, scintillometer readings, conductivity, alkalinity, pH, log (U/Hf), and log (U/Th).

The following data contains areal distribution maps, histograms, and cumulative frequency plots for U, Th, Na, Mg, Al, Mn, Br, Dy, V, conductivity, alkalinity, pH, U x 1000/conductivity, He, and scintillometer readings.

"This document provides a detailed description of Data Reports that have been prepared by the Savannah River Laboratory (SRL) for the National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) program of the US Department of Energy (DOE). The guide includes discussions of the following topics: 1) sample collection and field measurements; 2) format, abbreviations, and codes used in data tables; 3) graphical presentations and maps; 4) quality assurance programs for sample collection, and analysis." (Abstract)

The following tables present the tabulated reconnaissance data and elemental concentrations in surface sediment and ground water samples.

"The COPS computer model has been used to estimate local law enforcement agency (LLAE) officer availability in the neighborhood of selected nuclear reactor sites. The results of these analyses are presented both in graphic and tabular form in this report."

Phytoplankton activity in an oligotrophic environment was studied on six cruises over a 14-month period. Phytoplankton biomass and productivity displayed considerable temporal variability despite the relative constancy of the physical and chemical environment. No evidence of seasonality or diurnal variability in phytoplankton biomass was observed. Annual average (+ s.d.) depth-integrated values (0-260 m) for chlorophyll a, phaeopigment, ATP, and primary productivity were 24.55 + 10.31 mg {center_dot} m{sup -2}, 11.81 + 7.20 mg {center_dot} m{sup -2}, 3.00 + 1.78 mg {center_dot} m{sup -2}, and 8.79 + 7.82 mg C {center_dot} m{sup -2}, h{sup -1}, respectively; over the year these parameters were seen to vary over ranges of 3X, 6X, 10X, and 26X, respectively. The mean depths of the chlorophyll and phaeopigment maxima were 85 + 9 m and 95 + 11 m, respectively; the pheopigment maximum was always located at or below that of chlorophyll. Size fractionation studies showed that at this oceanic station about 80% of the phytoplankton biomass occurred in the < 5 {micro}m fraction. Low ambient nutrient levels were typical at the depth of the chlorophyll maximum, indicating that nutrient assimilation was actively occurring in that layer. Elevated nutrient levels were typical at the deeper phaeopigment maximum …

From summary: This report contains data collected during a geochemical survey for uranium in the Torrington National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) quadrangle of east-central Wyoming (Fig. 1) by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) as part of the nationwide Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance (HSSR).

Report documenting the results of chemical analysis for 1580 water and 1720 sediment samples in the Elk City quadrangle, Idaho/Montana. It includes an overview of the area, methods, data analysis, and evaluation.

From abstract: This report provides "a hydrologic analysis of the proposed Badger-Beaver Creeks artificial-recharge project . . . made with the aid of three digital computer models." It includes maps, graphs, and tables.

The following report presents results of the Sonora Pass, California detailed geochemical survey. Field and laboratory data are presented for 15 groundwater and 701 stream sediment samples.

Documentation outlining characteristics of field data samples taken in the Sonora Pass detail area.

Data gathered at stream sediment sites in the Sonora Pass detail area, including applicable water chemistry measurements (e.g., pH, conductivity, alkalinity) and elemental analyses.

Data gathered at well water sites in the Sonora Pass detail area, including applicable water chemistry measurements (e.g., pH, conductivity, alkalinity), physical measurements (e.g., temperature, well description, scintillometer readings), and elemental analyses.

From abstract: Results of the Marysvale detailed geochemical survey are reported. Field and laboratory data are presented for 397 stream sediment samples and 160 radiometric readings. Statistical and areal distributions of uranium and possible uranium-related variables are displayed. A generalized geologic map of the area is provided, and pertinent geologic factors which may be of significance in evaluating the potential for uranium mineralization are briefly discussed.

Data collected as part of a report of Marysville, Utah including laboratory data on well water (pp. 1-3) and stream sediments (pp. 4-27) as well as field data (pp. 29-175).

Microfiche of Field and Laboratory Data for a report regarding stream sediment detailed geochemical survey for Marysville, Utah.

Report analyzing the potato market in the United States, including their usage and production locations.

Map showing locations of 126 ground-water samples collected from the National Topographic Map Series (NTMS) Wells 1 x 20 quadrangle for the National Uranium Resource Evaluation Program (NURE).

The following data report presents results of ground water and stream/surface sediment reconnaissance in the Pocatello quadrangle, Idaho.