EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
5-1. Introduction.
a. This chapter discusses the principles to consider when developing an institutional control
program. These items are described as principles because they apply uniformly to the development of
all institutional control programs. These principles are featured in Table 5.1 and discussed in the
following paragraphs.
Principles for Developing an Institutional Control Program
An institutional control program is always appropriate on any site
contaminated with OE.
All parties with interest in the property must be involved in the process.
Notice in various forms is useful in protecting communities from the
harmful effects of misuse of OE contaminated lands.
Every institutional control program must have an assurance strategy that is
developed along with the basic plan.
Multiple levels of control and layers are desirable for any institutional
control program.
Records are necessary to evaluate the continued effectiveness of the
institutional control program during recurring review.
The federal government should pay for separable costs of Institutional
Controls if they are an expansion of normal responsibilities of local
agencies.
5-2. An Institutional Control Program Is Always Appropriate On Any Site Contaminated With OE.
When physical OE removal is conducted, the use of best technology, professional oversight and the
epitome of quality assurance does not provide for the detection of all ordnance on the site. Therefore,
the application of institutional controls is an appropriate mechanism to keep the public safe from OE
hazards. The success of the institutional control program is based on the attitudes of the local institutions
and community. Trust, commitment and responsibility must be communicated and accepted by all
stakeholders and the Federal Government.
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