COMDTINST 16478.11
4.
b.
(cont'd) numbers and locations of batteries which have been lost into the
environment. In addition, recovery of lost batteries is made more difficult and time-
consuming due to the lack of such a system.
c.
The Coast Guard is undertaking this effort in order to g beyond the minimum legal
requirements and ensure that all ATON batteries in use can be accounted for until
they are released from Coast Guard control for disposal or recycling. The use of the
system provides greater protection for Coast Guard personnel against personal
liability which may be imposed for violation of environmental laws. The ability to
adequately respond to regulator inquiries when a battery is discovered in the
environment is of great value in protecting our personnel from accusations of illegal
battery "dumping."
d.
Batteries will be identified through the use of Coast Guard generated serial numbers.
Responsibility for maintaining the records tracking system rests with the unit
exercising custody or control over the battery. Given that Coast Guard units use a
variety of battery procurement and disposal methods, the system will require some
flexibility and follow-on tracking as a battery makes its way into a successor unit's
custody. The system requires the use of a battery log (paper or electronic) which
tracks individual batteries and appropriate property transfer documents (i.e., DD-
1348 and DD-1149) which ultimately release control of the batteries for disposal or
recycling.
5.
PROCEDURES.
a.
All AtoN units that install/service batteries will be required to maintain a Battery
Accountability Log. The new Aids to Navigation Information System (ATONIS
2.0), scheduled for Coast Guard-wide implementation in FY95, will contain fields
for servicing units to enter battery tracking data. The data will be transmitted
electronically to district offices who will be responsible for maintaining the
historical file. Until ATONIS is implemented, hand written or electronic (document
designer or spreadsheet) logs are required.
b.
An initial supply of serialized decals, i.e. 01-00001, will be supplied to each district
late in FY94. Blocks of sequential numbers will be assigned to individual units by
the district office. Decals will be affixed to the battery near the negative terminal.
Care should be taken not to cover the charge indicator on the Delco manufactured
battery.
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