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8 February 2006 Alaska Forum on the Environment

Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol

An Introduction



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Presenter

Jason L. WeigleADEC CS-FFERP MMRP Lead

[email protected]



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Today’s Presentation

• Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Background

• Terminology• Application• Community

Involvement



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The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2002• Requires DOD to:

– Create an inventory of MMR sites in the US and Territories [10 USC §2710(a)]

– Create a protocol with which to prioritize sites within each facility/state/region and across the United States [10 USC §2710(b)]



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Site Eligibility

• 10 USC §2710(a) list: sites that have demonstrated UXO, DMM, or MC contamination or are suspected of having MEC contamination that was or is under component control.

• Exceptions:– Any location outside the United States– Sites where the presence of military

munitions results from combat operations– Operating storage and manufacturing

facilities– Operational (Active or Inactive) ranges



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• Close to 3400 MRA/MRS

• Over 2000 Installations

• 28 million acres

Statistics as of September 2004

(DENIX)

Image: USAEC



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• Proposed Rule released 2003• Final Rule Promulgated in Federal

Register on October 5, 2005– Preamble (70 FR 58016)– MRSPP Final Rule (70 FR 58028)

• Codified 32 CFR §179



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Military Munition Terminology



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Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC)

•Three Categories:– UXO– DMM– MC

•Chemical Warfare Materiel



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MRA/MRS• Munitions Response Area (MRA)

– Any area on a defense site that is known or suspected to contain UXO, DMM, or MC. Examples are former ranges and munitions burial areas. An MRA is comprised of one or more munitions response sites. (32 CFR §179.3)

• Munitions Response Site (MRS)– A discrete location within an MRA that is

known to require a munitions response. (32 CFR §179.3)



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Camp Marmot

MRA 2 Range B

MRS B1:Rifle Range Target

Area

MRS C1:Hand Grenade

Range

MRA 3 Range C

MRS A3:Range Remainder

Active Range Range D

MRA 1 Range A

MRS A1:Target Area

MRS A2:Firing Point


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The Protocol

Modules Factors Data Elements

Evident (H)

Potential (M)

Confined (L)

CWM ConfigurationSources of CWM

Location of CWMEase of AccessStatus of Property

Types of Activities/StructuresEcological and/or Cultural Resources

Population DensityPopulation Near Hazard

Explosive HazardSource of Hazard

Location of MunitionsEase of AccessStatus of Property

Types of Activities/StructuresEcological and/or Cultural Resources

Population DensityPopulation Near Hazard

Contaminant HazardContaminant Hazard

ReceptorsReceptors

Significant (H)

Moderate (M)

Minimal (L)

HHE ModuleHHE Module

CWM HazardCWM Hazard

CHE ModuleCHE Module Accessibility Accessibility

ReceptorsReceptors

EHE ModuleEHE Module Accessibility Accessibility

ReceptorsReceptors

Explosive HazardExplosive Hazard

MRSPriorityMRS

Priority

Migration PathwayMigration Pathway

Identified (H)

Potential (M)

Limited (L)

Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005



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Starting Off - Basic Information

Installation name (Property name for FUDS)

Installation name (Property name for FUDS)

LocationLocation

Site name(Project name for FUDS)

Site name(Project name for FUDS)

Federal FacilityIdentification Number

Federal FacilityIdentification Number

Contact person nameand information

Contact person nameand information

Priority or alternative module rating assigned and date

of evaluation

Priority or alternative module rating assigned and date

of evaluation

CERCLA phases completed or in progress

CERCLA phases completed or in progress

Date and score of previousevaluations if priority changes

Date and score of previousevaluations if priority changes

Summary of additionalinformation, as necessary

Summary of additionalinformation, as necessary

Map and/or cross sectionof the MRS if available

Map and/or cross sectionof the MRS if available

People involved in performingthe evaluation

People involved in performingthe evaluation

MRSPP Primer, Scoresheet ‘Table A’

Table 1EHE Module: Munitions Type Data Element Table

DIRECTIONS: Below are 11 classifications of munitions and their descriptions. Circle the score(s) that correspond withall munitions types found at the MRS.

Note: The terms practicemunitions,small arms, physical evidence, and historical evidence are defined in Appendix C ofthe Primer.

Classification Description Score

Sensitive

All UXO that are considered likely to function upon any interaction with exposed persons [e.g.,submunitions, 40mm high-explosi ve (HE) grenades, white phosphorus (WP) munitions, high-explosive antitank (HEAT) muniti ons, and practice munitions with sensitive fuzes, but excludingall other practice munitions].All hand grenad es containing energetic filler.Bulk primary explosives, or mixtures of these with environmental media, such that the mixtureposes an explosive hazard.

30

High explosive (used ordamaged)

All UXO containing a high-explosive filler (e.g., RDX, Composition B), that are not considered“sensitive.”All DMM containing a high -explosive filler that have:

Been damaged by burning or detonationDeteriorated to the point of instability.

25

Pyrotechnic (used ordamaged)

All UXO containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorou s (e.g., flares, signals,simulators, smoke grenades).All DMM containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorous (e.g., flares, signals,simulators, smoke grenades) that have:


20

High explosive (unused)All DMM contain ing a high explosive fille r that:

Have not been damaged by burning or detonationAre not deteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Propellant

All UXO containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor).All DMM containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor) that are:

Damaged by burning or detonationDeteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Bulk secondary highexplosives, pyrotechnics,or propellant

All DMM containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor), that are deteriorated.Bulk secondary high explosives, pyrotechnic compositions, or propellant (not contained in amunition), or mixtures of these with environmental media such that the mixture poses anexplosive hazard.

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Pyrotechnic (not used ordamaged)

All DMM contain ing a pyrotechnic fillers (i.e., red phosphorous), other than white phosphorousfiller, that:

Have not been damaged by burning or detonationAre not dete riorated to the point of instabilit y.

10

Practice

All UXO that are practice munitions that are not associated with a sensitive fuze.All DMM that ar e practice munitions that are no t associated with a sensitive fuze and that havenot:


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Riot control All UXO or DMM containing a riot control agent filler (e.g., tear gas). 3

Small armsAll used munitio ns or DMM that are categorized as small arms ammunition [Physical evidence orhistorical evidence that no other types of munitions (e.g., grenades, subcaliber training rockets,demolition charges) were used or are present on the MRS is requi red for selection of thiscategory.].

2

Evidence of no munitions Following investigation of the M RS, there is physical evidence that there a re no UXO or DMMpresent, or there is historical evidence indicating that no UXO or DMM are present.

0

MUNITIONSTYPEDIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the

right (maximum score = 30).

DIRECTIONS: Document any MRS-specific data used in selecting theMunitions Type classifications in the spaceprovided.

______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _

30 Tables•EHE: 10•CHE: 10•HHE: 8 (max)•Priority Ranking•Table ‘A’

Table 1EHE Module: Munitions Type Data Element Table

DIRECTIONS: Below are 11 classifications of munitions and their descriptions. Circle the score(s) that correspond withall munitions types found at the MRS.

Note: The terms practicemunitions,small arms, physical evidence, and historical evidence are defined in Appendix C ofthe Primer.

Classification Description Score

Sensitive

All UXO that are considered likely to function upon any interaction with exposed persons [e.g.,submunitions, 40mm high-explosi ve (HE) grenades, white phosphorus (WP) munitions, high-explosive antitank (HEAT) muniti ons, and practice munitions with sensitive fuzes, but excludingall other practice munitions].All hand grenad es containing energetic filler.Bulk primary explosives, or mixtures of these with environmental media, such that the mixtureposes an explosive hazard.

30

High explosive (used ordamaged)

All UXO containing a high-explosive filler (e.g., RDX, Composition B), that are not considered“sensitive.”All DMM containing a high -explosive filler that have:


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Pyrotechnic (used ordamaged)

All UXO containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorou s (e.g., flares, signals,simulators, smoke grenades).All DMM containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorous (e.g., flares, signals,simulators, smoke grenades) that have:


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High explosive (unused)All DMM contain ing a high explosive fille r that:

Have not been damaged by burning or detonationAre not deteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Propellant

All UXO containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor).All DMM containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor) that are:

Damaged by burning or detonationDeteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Bulk secondary highexplosives, pyrotechnics,or propellant

All DMM containing most ly single-, double-, o r triple-based p ropellant, or composite propellants(e.g., a rocket motor), that are deteriorated.Bulk secondary high explosives, pyrotechnic compositions, or propellant (not contained in amunition), or mixtures of these with environmental media such that the mixture poses anexplosive hazard.

10

Pyrotechnic (not used ordamaged)

All DMM contain ing a pyrotechnic fillers (i.e., red phosphorous), other than white phosphorousfiller, that:

Have not been damaged by burning or detonationAre not dete riorated to the point of instabilit y.

10

Practice

All UXO that are practice munitions that are not associated with a sensitive fuze.All DMM that ar e practice munitions that are no t associated with a sensitive fuze and that havenot:


5

Riot control All UXO or DMM containing a riot control agent filler (e.g., tear gas). 3

Small armsAll used munitio ns or DMM that are categorized as small arms ammunition [Physical evidence orhistorical evidence that no other types of munitions (e.g., grenades, subcaliber training rockets,demolition charges) were used or are present on the MRS is requi red for selection of thiscategory.].

2

Evidence of no munitions Following investigation of the M RS, there is physical evidence that there a re no UXO or DMMpresent, or there is historical evidence indicating that no UXO or DMM are present.

0

MUNITIONSTYPEDIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the

right (maximum score = 30).

DIRECTIONS: Document any MRS-specific data used in selecting theMunitions Type classifications in the spaceprovided.

______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _

Circle all munitions types present at the MRS

Record only the largest single classification score in the Munitions Type box

DO NOT ADD MULTIPLE SCORES TOGETHER!

Document any MRS-specific data used in selecting the Munitions Type classifications here



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1a. Enter the Explosive Hazard data element scores

1b. Add to determine factor values

3a. Enter the Receptors Factor data element scores

3b. Add to determine factor value

4. Add the three factor values

2a. Enter the Accessibility Factor data element scores

2b. Add to determine factor values

5. Select the Module Rating that corresponds with the module value

6. Record the Module Rating in the EHE Module Rating box

Table 10Determining the EHE Module Rating

Source Score Value

Explosive Hazard Factor Data Elements

Munitions Type Table 1

Source of Hazard Table 2

Accessibility Factor Data Elements

Location of Munitions Table 3

Ease of Access Table 4

Status of Property Table 5

Receptors Factor Data Elements

PopulationDensity Table 6

PopulationNear Hazard Table 7

Types of Activities/ Structures Table 8

Ecological and /or CulturalResources

Table 9

EHE MODULE TOTAL

EHE Module Total EHE Module Rating

92 to 100 A

82 to 91 B

71 to 81 C

60 to 70 D

48 to 59 E

38 to 47 F

less than 38 G

EvaluationPending

No Longer RequiredAlternative Module Ratings

No Known or SuspectedExplosiveHazard

DIRECTIONS:

1. From Tables 1-9, record thedata element scores in theScore boxes to the right.

2. Add the Score boxes for eachof the three factors and recordthis number in the Value boxesto the right.

3. Add the three Value boxes andrecord this number in the EHEModule Total box below.

4. Circle the appropriate range forthe EHE Module Total below.

5. Circle the EHE Module Ratingthat corresponds to the rangeselected and record this value inthe EHE Module Rating boxfound at the bottom of the table.

Note:An alternative module rating may beassigned when a module letter rating isinappropriate. An alternative modulerating is used when more information isneeded to score one or more dataelements, contaminat ion at an MRS waspreviously addressed, or there is noreason to suspect contamination wasever present at an MRS.

EHE MODULE RATING

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05

03

30

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33

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MRSPP – Alternative Ratings

• Evaluation Pending

• No Longer Required

• No Known or Suspected Explosive Hazard (CWM Hazard, MC Hazard)



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Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE)

HHE ModuleHHE Module

Groundwater(human)

Groundwater(human)

Surface Water(human, ecological)Surface Water

(human, ecological)

Sediment(human, ecological)

Sediment(human, ecological)

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9. Circle the value for the Receptors Factor

1. List the names and maximum concentrations of all MC and associated contaminants

7. Circle the value for the Migration Pathway Factor

8. Record the value

6. Record the value

3. Calculate the ratio for each contaminant

2. List the associated comparison values from Appendix B of Primer

10. Record the value

5. Circle the CHF Value that corresponds to the sum of ratios

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RDX 38.0 µg/L

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61.0µg/L

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MRSPP - Sequencing• The sequencing of a MRS for action will

be based primarily on the MRS’s relative priority

• DoD policy states that a MRS with higher relative risks will be addressed before an MRS with lower relative risks

• Once an MRS's priority is determined, the Component may consider other factors in sequencing a site. These other ‘risk-plus’ factors– Do not change or influence the MRS Priority– May influence sequencing decisions



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Sequencing Factors

Concerns expressed by regulators or stakeholders

Cultural and social factors

Economic factors

Findings of health, safety, or ecological risk assessments or evaluations based on MRS-specific data

A community’s reuse requirements at BRAC installations

Specialized considerations of tribal trust lands

Reasonably anticipated future land use

Implementation and execution considerations

Mission-driven requirements

The availability of appropriate technology

Implementing standing commitments

Established program goals and initiatives

Short-term and long-term ecological effects and environmental impacts in general, including injuries to natural resources

Examples of Risk-Plus Factors

Concerns expressed by regulators or stakeholders

Cultural and social factors

Economic factors

Findings of health, safety, or ecological risk assessments or evaluations based on MRS-specific data

A community’s reuse requirements at BRAC installations

Specialized considerations of tribal trust lands

Reasonably anticipated future land use

Implementation and execution considerations

Mission-driven requirements

The availability of appropriate technology

Implementing standing commitments

Established program goals and initiatives

Short-term and long-term ecological effects and environmental impacts in general, including injuries to natural resources

Examples of Risk-Plus Factors

Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005



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MRSPP – The Fine Print• Priorities will be reviewed by an

internal DOD QA panel to ensure consistency; priority rankings can be changed by panel

• Priorities at all sites must be reviewed annually– Site must be re-scored if site

conditions have changed or if new information becomes available

• Data age for chemical, geophysical investigations



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MRSPP

• Scoring tables in MRSPP Appendix A

• HHE Scoresheets and Relative Risk Comparison Values located in MRSPP Primer (under production; based on EPA Region IX Preliminary Remediation Goals)



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Opportunities for Input



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MRSPP

• The Protocol requires Components to offer stakeholders opportunities to comment and participate in the application of the Protocol and sequencing recommendations

• How these opportunities are ‘offered’ varies from Component to Component



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Protocol Requirement for Stakeholder Involvement

• Notify leaders of stakeholder organizations of the opportunity to participate in the application of the Protocol and seek their involvement

• Publish an announcement in local community publications about stakeholder participation in the initial application of the Protocol and request information pertinent to prioritization or sequencing

• Include a copy of all public notices and announcements in the for the MRS Administrative Record, Information Repository, or project file

Each Component shall – See 32 CFR §176.5 for specific regulatory language



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Protocol Requirement for Stakeholder Involvement

• Incorporate stakeholders’ input in prioritization and sequencing decisions and document the decisions in the Management Action Plan (MAP)

• Include information provided by stakeholders that influenced the priority or sequencing decision in the MRS Administrative Record, Information Repository, or project file

• Provide stakeholders with information on prioritization or sequencing changes and request their comments

Each Component shall (cont’d) –



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Final Thoughts

• Evolving process• Contractor implemented

– A lot of people will be going into the field who are not from Alaska or understand how Alaska works – be gentle!

• MRSPP is a good opportunity to get information on sites – be active!



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