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Show 8 HiI!topl November 18, 1 999 nvironmenial control systems tested for cprnpliance K by David Harris tems Flight in the 775th Civil Engineering ... Squadron. "If needed,- we can also have r pens.' diesel trucks standing by to refuel the "Being prepared is the best way to survive any crisis," said Shaw, adding that tanks at a moments notice." With nearly all of the base's Y2K testwhile Y2K is a motivator, the base should now be better prepared for other disasing now complete, the final test in now ters or emergencies, such as an earth- only a few months away and base offiquake or flood. Shaw said that the Y2K cials remain pleased with their efforts. "We've done a lot of testing and we are problem is more than just Jan 1, 2000 there are also other key dates that could fully confident in the results," said Terry cause system failures. Kriekard, the base's Y2K infrastructure will a be 2000 For example, leap year, program manager. "Right now were at which is not a normal occurrence for the the tail end of getting everything comfirst year of a new century (1800 and pliant and contingency plans are in place." Air Force computer experts have been 1900 were not leap years). This may cause a problem for some computers on working on solving the Y2Kbug for years. Feb. 29, 2000. So, too, have other organizations that outif a Shaw added that even rely on computers, such as financial instipower age shuts down production work at base tutions, public utilities, transportation facilities, the amount of wastewater and retailers. Programmers have been already in the pipes between the shops checking, fixing and testing new comand the plant would exceed the plant's puter code that will allow the computers reserve capacity. Backup generators are to read the year 2000 correctly. The hope in place for the IWTP that ensure the is that the systems will continue to work wastewater is treated and discharged as planned. Despite all the potential difficulties, according to the provisions of the perShaw also remains optimistic. mit. "In the event of an emergency, there 'The ingenuity of our society is higher is sufficient fuel stored in the tanks to than it has ever been," he said. "If the run the plant for 18 hours," explained worst were to happen, we would find a Gary Cordon, chief of the Electronic Sys solution." just in case something unexpected :" Environmental Management Directorate1 can't turn on the TV, listen to the radio or read a newspaper these days without seeing or hearing something You 14 about the impending new year. Judging from the attention the subject is receiving from the news media, people are concerned. Base Environmental Management officials are also concerned about the year 2000 and how it might affect environmental control systems used all over the base. While the directorate doesn't directly manage any industrial processes, it has keen interest in watching over those processes that carry environmental permits, or that could potentially affect the environment. Included on the list are computers that run various environmental systems both on and off base, especially the industrial Waste Treatment Plant that collects and treats all the base's industrial waste stream. In addition, numerous environmental cleanup and containment systems operated as part of the Installation ' Restoration Program are controlled and monitored by computers. "All these systems have been checked, : ' ' : $ certified and should function normally come Jan. 1," says Craig Shaw, the directorate's Y2K advisor. But while he is confident that base systems will function properly, Shaw's motto is to be prepared, hap- ' " - Direct From The Manufacturer! CHRISTMAS 1 POINTE LaLla f '..'if i. - Si; Come see your beautiful - or apartment home TODAY! 1- 4 f Lowest Prices Guaranteed! r aizes h Shop Nov. 5 till Dec. 23 i i nmni I n xo jw. x I Full-siz- j. I l 'BANQUET ROOM i reel niqn " " ' GET TO THE ROIfvlTE! 775-930- 0 6024 S. 1550 E. South Ogden pmDealers Welcome 10-- 6 Elegant clubhouse Fitness Center Relaxing spa Media Center Pool Fireplaces Garages & Vaults available e washerdner hookups Caring courteous staff www.allapartments.com8C1.775.9300 Mon-F- 9 ri am-- 9 1600 off N pm Sat 10 am-1575 WLayton '1- v S - s J. .1 r c Hi 1 v.' ' "v""""" '& "... ..; n ' I - j Move In for field at Glen Eagle Mur LEGACY SERIES fDown I V Choose Your Complete Home Packages Starting from the Low $ 130s 1 3 1 1 si Attractive rambler and two story model to choose from Sao is icmiijit - life: in it.ft! itl rftSi iM ?i with a Monthly Payment of Only to 6 Bedroom Homes From 1,265- - 1,810 sq ft. 14 acre lots Is 0rMt HH&iorf! vaaji Jg- , 3 pm 6 i ' Vaulted Ceilings Adjacent to Glen Eagle Golf Course 2 Car Garage Full Gourmet Kitchens w M Af . 70 S nl M 130 1 S (Ant.'nnp Or.) Exit i 335 Murfield 4000 West 1320 South j |