EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA)
CERCLA authorizes federal action to respond to the release or threatened release of hazardous
substances into the environment or a release or threat of release of a pollutant or contaminant into
the environment that may present an imminent or substantial danger to public health or welfare.
Construction Support
Support provided by qualified UXO personnel during construction activities at potential OE sites
to ensure the safety of construction personnel from the harmful effects of UXO. When a
determination is made that the probability of encountering UXO is low (e.g., current or previous
land use leads to an initial determination that OE may be present), a minimum of a two person
UXO team will stand by in case the construction contractor encounters a suspected UXO. When
a determination is made that the probability of encountering a UXO is moderate to high (current
or previous land use leads to a determination that OE was employed or disposed of in the parcel
of concern, e.g., open burn and open detonation areas, maneuver areas, etc.), UXO teams are
required to conduct subsurface UXO clearance for the known construction footprint either in
conjunction with the construction contractor or prior to construction intrusive activities. The
level of effort will be determined on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the OE MCX.
(ER 1110-1-8153)
Conventional Ordnance and Explosives
The term "conventional OE" refers to ordnance and explosives (see definition) other than CWM,
BWM and nuclear ordnance. (ER 1110-1-8153)
Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP)
Established in 1984, DERP promotes and coordinates efforts for the evaluation and cleanup of
contamination at Department of Defense installations. (10 U.S.C. 2701)
Design Center
A specified USACE field office assigned a singular technical mission that is permanent and
USACE-wide in scope. The designated office is to be considered the "lead activity" in a
specialized area where capability needs to be concentrated for maximum effectiveness, economy,
and efficiency. The OE Design Center (in coordination with the PM) will execute all phases of
the OE response project after the approval of the INPR unless the removal action is transferred to
an approved district. Only the USAESCH OE Design Center is authorized to execute any phase
of a Non-Stockpile CWM response. (ER 1110-1-8153)
Districts Approved to Execute OE Removal Actions
These districts are selected and approved by the MSC Commander with concurrence from the OE
MCX, trained, and assigned the mission of conducting OE removal actions. The districts are
responsible for final removal action execution. (ER 1110-1-8153)
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