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.