Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
transporting batteries from the original site to a suitable Coast Guard
vessel or motor vehicle. Once aboard, the recovered batteries will be
transported to authorized hazardous waste staging facilities for ultimate
disposal/recycling options. Transportation of recovered batteries via Coast
Guard vessel is preferred to motor vehicles due to exemptions and quantity
restrictions. Contact the Recovery Project Officer for further guidance.
Only U.S. Coast Guard personnel who have completed appropriate training as
outlined in this document and who are familiar with the hazard of battery
handling are authorized to conduct operations. All work shall be conducted
in accordance with procedures established during pre-entry briefings and
attached work plans.
Only batteries that are on the
surface or partially uncovered shall be
recovered. Any batteries that
are entirely below the surface and that must
be dug around to recover shall
not be moved or uncovered since movement may
release contamination into the
environment. Note all batteries that cannot
be recovered on the Site Plan.
Recovery operations will be under the direction of the Recovery Coordinator
or his representative. Any work plan modifications shall be reflected in
attachment 4.
Recovery operations include:
C.1. INITIAL SITE RECONNAISSANCE
a. Upon arrival at the site take a few minutes to orient yourself and
get a feel for the lay of the land. Using a standard Site Plan 1" = 20'
(or other appropriate scale), draw inthe relative position of the
shoreline and the position of the aid.
b. All members of recovery team meet to determine who will go where and
where the stage-out area will be set up along with position of safety
equipment, "tailgate site safety plan" will be developed. Search zones
will be established.
c. Personal protective equipment (rain gear or tyveks and boots) is
donned, pH paper, a Site Plan 1" = 20' and a supply of flags or other
marking devices are taken into the search zone.
d. Upon discovery of a battery, note it's position on the Site Plan,
identify it's type (L = Lead Acid, Z = Zinc Air), condition (intact or
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