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Areva Contracts Normandeau Associates for Transmission Work at Calvert Cliffs

Bedford, New Hampshire, July 2008 –Normandeau Associates, Inc. was contracted by AREVA, Inc. to undertake an analysis for the impacts of the transmission facilities and to develop monitoring plans for a new nuclear reactor proposed by Unistar at their Calvert Cliffs, Maryland location.  Normandeau Associates scientists were brought in to assist with the project to help meet the difficult schedule of the Combined Operating License Application (COLA) submittal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  Normandeau Associates examined the transmission route and potential impacts to wetlands, wildlife and operational impacts required to maintain the transmission facilities.  The assistance provided by Normandeau Associates scientists helped meet the schedule for submittal.

About Normandeau Associates, Inc.
Normandeau Associates, Inc., in business for over 35 years, is an employee-owned company known throughout the U.S. for its technical excellence and outstanding client service. The company specializes in natural resource management, water quality monitoring and modeling, habitat restoration, environmental monitoring, and offers considerable project experience in these areas. The Normandeau team has extensive expertise in the biological, chemical and physical sciences and related areas such as environmental planning.

Normandeau Associates was founded in 1970 as a privately owned company. In July 2000, the company became employee-owned. Company management believes that employee ownership will further enhance technical excellence and ability to solve client environmental problems effectively and efficiently. Our professional team works closely with clients, regulators and the public to seek solutions that enhance economic development, meet regulatory requirements, and protect and restore our natural resources and water quality. For more information about Normandeau Associates, Inc. visit our website at www.normandeau.com.

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