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Plate 1 - Areoradioactivity and Generalized Geologic Map of Parts of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts

Description: Map with graded color shading to show levels of naturally-occurring gamma aeroradioactivity in an area of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, along with an inset geologic sketch of the same region. Explanatory text about the survey and map creation are printed at right. Scale 1:250,000.
Date: July 1963
Creator: Popenoe, Peter
Location: None
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Survey and Examination of Continuous Water-Way from Boston, Mass., to Wilmington, N.C., Report

Description: Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate resolution 75 authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to make a survey and examination for a continuous waterway from Boston, Massachusetts to Wilmington, North Carolina. It includes a report from the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce
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Shark Deterrent and Incidental Capture Workshop April 10-11, 2008

Description: From executive summary: This report summarizes findings reported by scientists at a Shark Deterrent and Incidental Capture Workshop cosponsored by the Consortium of Wildlife Bycatch Reduction, the New England Aquarium, and NOAA PIFSC...this report is meant to evaluate methods to monitor and reduce shark bycatch.
Date: November 2008
Creator: Swimmer, Yonat; Wang, John H. & McNaughton, Lianne
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The Geology of Nantucket

Description: Letter of transmittal: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report on the geology of the island of Nantucket. This report embodies a portion of the work which I have done in connection with the general study of the Atlantic coast line. Although part of a much more extended inquiry, it seems well to publish the results contained in this memoir in advance of my general report for the reason that the region constitutes a distinctly bounded field and also because the problems considered in this … more
Date: 1889
Creator: Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate
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Final Environmental Statement by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation for Montague Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2

Description: The proposed project: Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act, as amended, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, an application with an accompanying Environmental Report, was filed by Northeast Utilities (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) for construction permits for two generating units designated as the Montague Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 (Docket Nos. 50-496 and 50-497), each of which is powered by a boiling water reactor (B… more
Date: February 1977
Creator: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
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Sanitary Engineering Aspects of Long-Range Fallout from Nuclear Detonations

Description: From abstract: Results of a study of the sanitary engineering aspects of fallout from nuclear weapons are reported. Data were obtained from: a. Weekly surface water samples from 22 stations on streams and reservoirs in Eastern Massachusetts, collected from March, 1952 to July, 1953, and assayed for radioactivity. b. Weekly rain samples from March to July, 1953. c. Stream mud and soil samples collected before and after a large fallout. d. Results of fallout activity measurements by others based … more
Date: 1955
Creator: Bell, Carlos G., Jr.
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Estimating Highest Ground-Water Levels for Construction and Land Use Planning -- A Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Example

Description: From introduction: This report presents an estimating technique that could be employed, with certain adaptations, almost anywhere that high ground-water levels in sedimentary deposits may present construction planning problems such as design and safe use of septic tank drain fields, and design of foundations, basements, and roadways.
Date: September 1983
Creator: Frimpter, Michael H. & Fisher, Martha N.
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Coastal Flood of February 7, 1978 in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire

Description: From abstract: On February 6-8, 1978, New England was battered by one of the most severe winter storms of record. The storm produced record snowfall in many areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts...This report contains data which document the flooding along parts of the New England coast. Elevations of 203 floodmarks in Massachusetts, 104 in Maine, and 46 in New Hampshire are given. Also included are some historical coastal flood data and a list of other storm-related studies.
Date: 1979
Creator: Gadoury, Russell A.
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Assessing Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance Act: Insights from a Survey of Employers

Description: A report which provides evidence on Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) law, which took effect in January 2014, based on a survey of small and medium-sized businesses in the food services and manufacturing sectors in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Date: January 2016
Creator: Bartel, Ann; Rossin-Slater, Maya; Ruhm, Christopher & Waldfogel, Jane
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Findings from the 2014 Paid Leave Analysis Grants Program

Description: This report provides and analysis of the Paid Leave Analysis grants awarded in 2014 to Massachusetts, Montana, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia. Additionally it identifies general lessons learned about what t takes to study, develop, and implement a state-level paid family and medical leave program.
Date: September 2016
Creator: United States. Women's Bureau.
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Final Hazards Summary Report to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards on a Research Reactor for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Description: From summary: Report on the location, final design, and hazards analysis of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reactor Facility. It is hoped that the reactor plans described in this report may be approved from the safety standpoint, so that a license and construction permit for the facility may be granted and construction started.
Date: 1956
Creator: Thompson, Theos Jardin; Benedict, Manson; Cantwell, Thomas & Axford, Roy A.
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Condition Survey: Westover Air Force Base, Massachusetts

Description: "The purpose of this report is to present the results of a condition survey performed at Westover Air Force Base (WAFB), Massachusetts, during 21-24 August 1972. The frost action inspection was performed during 7-8 June 1972. The three major areas of interest considered in this condition survey were the structural condition of the primary airfield pavements, the condition of pavement repairs and the types of maintenance materials that have been used at this airfield, and any detrimental effects… more
Date: June 1973
Creator: Jackson, Ralph D.
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