EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
whether chemical agents were used at a site. In the case of chemical rounds, the propellants, explosives
and pyrotechnics (PEP) as well as the chemical agent fillers included in munitions may pose a hazard.
Just as with the types of activities, the horizontal and vertical distribution of OE will vary for differing
types of munitions.
b. Current and Future Land Use. The current land use and reasonably anticipated future land
use of the property and surrounding area should be considered when developing the specific objectives
for a site. This information will aid in identifying the particular risks of exposure to OE at the site. For
example, the risk to be controlled will vary depending on whether the site is currently developed or
undeveloped and whether it is located in a sparsely populated or densely populated area. Consultation
with local government agencies and the local citizenry will help reveal reasonably anticipated future use.
The following information and resources may be helpful in evaluating the current and future land use:
(1) Zoning laws;
(2) Zoning maps;
(3) Comprehensive community master plans;
(4) Population growth patterns and projections (e.g., Bureau of Census projections);
(5) Accessibility of site to existing infrastructure (e.g., transportation and public utilities);
(6) Institutional controls currently in place;
(7) Site location in relation to urban, residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and
recreational areas;
(8) Federal/state land use designation (e.g., national parks, state recreational areas, governmental
facilities providing extensive site access restrictions, such as DOD facilities);
(9) Historical or recent development patterns;
(10) Cultural factors (e.g., historical sites, Native American religious sites);
(11) Natural resources information;
(12) Environmental justice issues;
(13) Location of on-site or nearby wetlands;
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