Description
The Santa Susana Field Laboratories
(SSFL) was established by Rockwell International in 1946. SSFL comprises approximately 2,700
acres located in the southeastern section of Ventura County. Rocket engine testing began at
the SSFL in the 1940s. Research conducted at SSFL since its activities began has proved to
generate hazardous waste.Two major investigations (1982 and 1990) have been completed and
continual oversight activities of the area by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Regional
Water Control Board have closely documented the cleanup activities at SSFL. In December
1996, Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell, as well as the Santa Susana Field Laboratories became
a subsidiary of Boeing North American, Inc. The collection includes action plans, assessment
and investigative reports, and bimonthly and quarterly monitoring reports conducted by
various environmental consulting firms and government agencies.
Background
The Rockwell International Corporation established the Santa Susana Field Laboratories
(SSFL) in 1946. SSFL comprises approximately 2,700 acres located in the southeastern section
of Ventura County. The site is adjacent to the western edge of the San Fernando Valley just
west of Chatsworth, extending to the western edge of the San Fernando Valley in the Simi
Hills. Communities surrounding the site include Santa Susana Knolls, Bell Canyon and
Lakeside Park.
Extent
138.36 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
This collection is open for research use.