EP 1110-1-18
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d. Other considerations. There are several other considerations which must be accounted
for during the intrusive investigation, including: explosives storage, engineering controls,
exclusion zone management, disposal and transportation of OE, and quality assurance. These
topics are discussed in detail in later chapters of this document.
12-7. OE Destruction.
a. Destruction of recovered OE can take one of three forms: in-place; on-site; and off-site.
The decision regarding which technique to use is based on the risk involved in employing the
disposal operation as determined by site-specific characteristics and the nature of the OE
recovered. Additional information on OE disposal operations can be found in TM60A-1-1-31,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Procedures.
(1) In-Place Destruction. In-place destruction (blow-in-place) is a technique used when an
OE item cannot be safely moved to an alternate location for destruction. All in-place
destructions will be conducted in a manner that assures maximum control of the site. When this
technique is employed, engineering controls are often used to minimize the blast effects.
Information on the use of engineering controls is presented in Chapter 21.
(2) On-Site Destruction.
(a) If OE is recovered in close proximity to occupied buildings, it may not be possible to
safely destroy the OE item in place. In this instance, the OE item may be moved to a remote part
of the project site where destruction and disposal can safely take place. When an OE item is
destroyed on-site, engineering controls are often used to minimize the blast effect. Information
of the use of engineering controls is presented in Chapter 21.
(b) Guidance for the on-site destruction of OE is published in EP 1110-1-17, Establishing a
Temporary Open Burn/Open Detonation Site for Conventional OE.
(3) Off-Site Destruction.
(a) If transported off-site for destruction, the OE will be transported by either military
vehicles or by a qualified UXO contractor. The OE is typically transported to an active military
installation where it can be safely destroyed.
(b) The transportation of OE will be performed in accordance with the provisions of 49
CFR Part 172, applicable state and local laws, and Chapter 15 of this pamphlet. A
Transportation Plan detailing the route and procedures to be used during the transportation of OE
will be prepared and approved prior to engaging in any off-site OE transport to ensure all safety
aspects of the movement have been addressed.
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