Encl. (4) TO COMDTINST 16478.12
Instructor Notes
Instructor Activity
OPENING ACTIONS
Introduction
(All)
1. INTRODUCE MEMBERS OF THE TRAINING TEAM.
Gaining Attention
(LT Bills)
1. Introduction to current nation-wide battery situation.
-Prior to 1986, most aids were powered by batteries.
-since no laws were in place prior to 1973, batteries were
sometimes released into the environment
-As many as 1600 sites could be affected.
2.
Show CRUSADERS clip, recovering "Coast Guard" batteries from
Tampa Bay.
-FFCA made Govt agencies liable to states.
-Battery recovery/disposal limited to EC&R
-Most/all funding west to d7/d8 for remediation
Stating The Objectives Of The Course
(LT Bills)
1. To expedite recovery and disposal of ATON batteries discovered
at terrestrial sites. Utilized existing AFC-30 disposal
contracts.
2. Aquatic sites will be addressed once Volpe study is completed
-Indications are from MIT study that batteries do not pose a
threat to the environment. (Quote study) Passout copies of
press release.
6.
Focused HAZWOPER: Meet the requirements of CFR, while
providing comprehensive training, focusing on ATON
batteries.
7.
Every ANT/WYTL will be sufficiently trained to safely
recover and dispose of discarded batteries.
8.
Provide copies of ATONORD/SSP
Recalling Prerequisites
(LCDR Danielczyk/LT Bills)
1.
Discuss Background and Gverning Laws.
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