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NDAI under the FUDS program (i.e., the project is not eligible for the FUDS program). This is
based on SARA's mandate that a DOD property be cleaned up prior to disposal.
(e) Projects at properties which were contaminated as a result of an act of war.
6-4. Historical Records Review. Review of locally available historical records provides
information such as the past use of the facility; types of OE used, tested, stored, disposed, or
produced at the site; and whether an OE clearance has been performed in the past. Sources of
historical information include local officials and real estate records.
6-5. Site Visit. The PAE site visit can provide information regarding the type, extent, and
magnitude of OE contamination at a site. Sites that are no longer owned or controlled by DOD
require an ROE prior to conducting a site visit. Acquisition of an ROE is discussed in Chapter 3.
a. Safety Considerations.
(1) Safety is a primary consideration when conducting a site visit at a property that is
potentially contaminated with OE. An ASSHP is required for the site visit per ER 385-1-92.
The district is responsible for executing and approving the ASSHP for the PAE site visit.
Additional information on ASSHPs is provided in Chapter 20.
(2) The site visit should be executed using anomaly avoidance techniques. If ordnance is
found during the site visit, extreme caution must be exercised. Personnel conducting the PAE
should not touch, move, or jar an apparent OE item in any way, regardless of its apparent
condition. Markings such as "practice bomb", "dummy", or "inert" should not be interpreted to
mean the item is not hazardous. Practice bombs can have explosive charges that are used to spot
the point of impact or the item may be mismarked. If items are found with green band markings,
which indicate the item may contain chemical fillers, then personnel should leave the area
immediately. A full description of the items should be provided, including a photograph or
video, an estimate of the diameter and length, and any visible markings or other identifiers.
(3) If OE is found at a site and may present an imminent danger to the public, USAESCH
must be contacted by phone as soon as possible to discuss interim actions. USAESCH may ask
that local law enforcement officials be instructed to secure the site and contact the local EOD
unit. USAESCH will then coordinate with EOD and may provide an OE Safety Specialist to
assess the risks and recommend a course of action.
b. Visible Evidence of OE Contamination. The most obvious evidence of OE
contamination is visible evidence at the surface. Due to the time difference between the actual
contamination of the site and current assessment visits, however, OE items may not be apparent
due to the effects of erosion on land markings and oxidation of metal parts or fragments. The
following paragraphs describe visual evidence of OE that may be encountered on the site visit.
6-5
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