Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 16478.11
Description of Key Words/Codes.
Disposal. As used in this Instruction, "disposal" means the proper relinquishment of Coast Guard
control of an ATON battery in accordance with applicable state and federal environmental laws and
regulations.
Recycling. "Recycling" means the proper relinquishment of Coast Guard control of an ATON
battery for reuse or recovery of valuable metals or other materials contained therein.
Vandalism. "Vandalism" means the destruction or loss of an ATON battery through the unlawful
activity of an unknown third party.
Knockdown. "Knockdown" means the loss of an ATON battery through the collision of a vessel
with an aid to navigation.
Weather related loss. "Weather related loss" means the loss of an ATON battery through the
impacts of natural forces upon an ATON device or structure.
Accidental loss. "Accidental loss" means the loss of an ATON battery through individual Coast
Guard personnel accident or mishap which leads to a battery being lost in the water or on the land.
This term does not mean the loss of accountability for a battery through a failure to keep proper
records.
Manufacturer Codes: The following codes will be used to identify battery manufacturer in the
logging system described in the Instruction:
AB - Absolyte
CE - Celair
DE - Delco
DY - Dynasty
EX - Exide
SA - Saft Nile
SU - Sunlyre
UN - Union Carbide
(In the event that other batteries are procured and are tracked in the logging system, the first two
letters of the manufacturer's name will be used to identify battery type in the battery log.)
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