EP 1110-1-17
16 Jul 99
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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Policy.
a. General. The policy of the USACE is to produce products and services that fully meet
the customer's expectations of quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness, within the bounds of
legal responsibility. An acceptable level of quality does not imply perfection; however, there
should be no compromise of functional, health, or safety requirements. Adherence to the
principles outlined in ER 1110-1-12, Quality Management, will contribute to achieving this goal.
Procedures must be formulated to ensure harmony with the USACE Strategic Vision and shall be
executed in concert with activities presented in other USACE guidance.
b. Prohibition from Burial. Destruction of OE will be accomplished by burning or
detonation only. Burying of OE or dumping it into waste places, pits, wells, marshes, shallow
streams, deep sea, or inland waterways is absolutely prohibited. This policy does not include
burial to control fragments during authorized destruction operations by detonation when in
compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
1-2. Organization of Document. This document is organized into specific topic areas likely to
be encountered during the establishment and use of a temporary OB or OD site. As the
predominant method of destruction of OE items is open detonation, this method of destruction
will be given primacy in this document. Within those topic areas, where there are significant
differences between OB and OD operations, the OB-specific details will be covered in a separate
sub-section after the OD discussion. Appendix C contains a checklist that can be used in setting
up an OB/OD site.
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Responsibilities.
a. General. It is the responsibility of all USACE personnel involved with the OE program
to safely execute OE projects in accordance with (IAW) ER 385-1-92. All USACE organizations
will ensure that all personnel involved with on-site activities at OE sites are familiar with and have
access to the approved Work Plan and Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) that have been
prepared for the site activities to be conducted. In addition, each organization will ensure that all
personnel have received appropriate training, medical surveillance, and personal protection
equipment (PPE) required by the SSHP, contract specifications, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) Standards, and DA and USACE regulations.
b. USACE Commands. Responsibilities of USACE elements for executing OE projects
are delineated in ER 1110-1-8153.
c. Contractors. Contractors will be responsible for setting up, operating, dismantling, and
documenting OB/OD areas IAW the guidelines set forth in this pamphlet.
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