EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
CHAPTER 16
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
16-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses operations and maintenance (O&M) issues at sites where an OE
response action has occurred. The district is responsible for ensuring that appropriate O&M
activities are in place.
b. A response action may be completed that addresses only part of the OE risk at a site,
leaving known or suspected OE at the site. The purpose of O&M activities is to ensure that
appropriate site safety and security measures remain in place and to maintain the integrity of any
site controls, such as fences and signs. The determination of appropriate safety and security
measures and site controls must be made on a case-by-case basis.
16-2. Recurring Reviews.
a. Any recurring reviews necessary following the completion of the response action will
be addressed and approved in the Action Memorandum. The recurring reviews may be necessary
to ensure that the remedy is effective. The district executes recurring reviews.
b. Recurring reviews for FUDS will be funded by the Defense Environment Restoration
Account. Funding for recurring reviews is subject to Work Plan approval. The 10-year funding
limitation on recurring reviews is applicable only to the active site program, but not to the FUDS
program.
16-3. Recordkeeping.
a. FUDS. For FUDS, USACE will maintain permanent records for OE response actions.
b. Active Installations. For active installations, permanent records, including master
planning installation maps, are required to clearly identify all areas contaminated with OE.
These records will be maintained by each DOD installation. These records will indicate, to the
extent possible, positive identification of the ammunition and explosives contamination by
nomenclature, hazard, quantity, and exact locations.
c. Inactive Installations. If the installation is inactivated, the records are required to be
transferred to the office designated by the DOD component concerned to ensure permanent
retention.
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