Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
First CG District ATON Battery Recovery Site Safety Plan
example, if the last battery found is 40' from the aid, the search pattern
should be out to a minimal distance of 80' from aid. Take a minimum of
four (4) photos at each site.
Using the site plan drawing determine the area which represents the
greatest concentration of batteries. From the center of the area with the
greater number of batteries you will take soil sample #1. Soil sample #2
will be taken out at 1 SITE RADIUS within three feet of the position of The
outermost battery. Soil sample #3 should be taken out at SITE RADIUS 2.
Soil sample #3 will be used as a background sample.
c. SOIL SAMPLE COLLECTION
Sample devices shall be decontaminated between individual soil samples.
The following steps shall be followed, for decontamination of sampling
devices:
1.
Remove all bulk solids.
2.
Scrub with detergent and potable water solution.
3.
Rinse with isopropyl alcohol, and
4.
Rinse with de-ionized water.
The recovery team shall collect one soil sample from each of the three
indicated areas at each aid. A stainless steel sampling tool shall be used
to collect soil samples.
Each soil sample shall be placed in a clean, plastic container or plastic
bag. A two inch diameter by four inch deep soil sample should be taken
from the surface at each of the three locations. As each sample is
packaged, a chain of custody form shall be retained by the sampling
personal. A copy of the chain of Custody form shall be mailed to CEU
Providance along with the soil samples and After Action Report.
Secure a sample label to each soil sample container collected in the field.
The sample label shall contain the following data:
a. Aid name and number
b
Sample number
c
Distance and direction from aid
d
Date
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