EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 12
OE DETECTION AND REMOVAL
12-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses the OE removal action tasks that occur following the receipt of
the Notice-to-Proceed.
b. The removal action is intended to permanently and comprehensively address both short
and long-term health and safety hazards at OE contaminated sites. The removal action may be
implemented using active duty military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, private contractors,
or a combination of the three. The implementing agency will be responsible for full coordination
of all activities, including procurement, funding, scheduling, and authorizations.
c. The removal action phase is composed of the following tasks, which are illustrated in
Figure 12-1 and discussed below.
(1) Location surveys and mapping.
(2) Area preparation.
(3) OE surface removal.
(4) Geophysical investigation.
(5) OE subsurface removal.
(6) OE destruction.
(7) OE scrap disposition.
(8) Demobilization.
12-2. Location Surveys and Mapping. Location surveys and mapping will be performed by the
UXO contractor to establish boundaries of the areas under investigation. The procedures for the
execution of location surveys and mapping are discussed in Chapter 21.
12-3. Area Preparation.
a. Prior to the initiation of an OE removal action, brush clearance may be required. The
purpose of brush clearance is to reduce or remove the vegetative growth from the work areas in
order to effectively locate, investigate, and remove surface and subsurface OE.
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