EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 5
OE RESPONSE OVERVIEW
5-1. Introduction.
a. The purpose of an OE response action is to reduce, in a timely, cost-effective manner,
the risk to human health, safety, and the environment resulting from past DOD activities. The
reduction of risk to the public and the environment is achieved through an OE removal action.
This chapter discusses the types of removal actions that may be implemented during the OE
response process.
b. A removal action is the cleanup or removal of OE from the environment to include the
disposal of removed materiel. This term also includes without being limited to, security fencing
or other measures to prevent, minimize, or mitigate damage to public health, welfare, or to
environment.
5-2. Types of Removal Actions.
a. There are three types of removal actions: emergency, time critical, and non-time
critical. The circumstances under which each type of removal action is implemented is
illustrated in Figure 5-1 and discussed below. Military EOD units have execution authority for
emergency removals. USACE has been given execution authority at FUDS for TCRAs and
NTCRAs by the Army.
b. Selection of Removal Action Type.
(1) The selection of the appropriate type of OE removal action is based on an evaluation of
the following site-specific features:
(a) The nature of the OE contamination.
(b) The urgency/threat of release or potential release of OE.
(c) The timeframe required for initiating a removal action.
(2) Following the evaluation of the above features, either an emergency, time critical, or
non-time critical removal action is selected.
c. Emergency Removal Actions. Emergency removal actions address immediate,
unacceptable hazards. Military EOD units are responsible for executing emergency removal
actions. In situations where EOD support is required, the USAESCH will coordinate with EOD
in accordance with "The Memorandum of Agreement Between the US Army 52nd Ordnance
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