Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol

1. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol An Introduction Alaska Forum on the Environment

2. Presenter Jason L. Weigle ADEC CS-FFERP MMRP Lead 907-269-7528 jason_weigle@dec.state.ak.us Alaska Forum on the Environment

3. Today’s Presentation • Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Background • Terminology • Application • Community Involvement Alaska Forum on the Environment

4. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Alaska Forum on the Environment

5. The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2002 • Requires DOD to: • Create an inventory of MMR sites in the US and Territories [10 USC §2710(a)] • Create a protocol with which to prioritize sites within each facility/state/region and across the United States [10 USC §2710(b)] Alaska Forum on the Environment

6. Site Eligibility • 10 USC §2710(a) list: sites that have demonstrated UXO, DMM, or MC contamination or are suspected of having MEC contamination that was or is under component control. • Exceptions: • Any location outside the United States • Sites where the presence of military munitions results from combat operations • Operating storage and manufacturing facilities • Operational (Active or Inactive) ranges Alaska Forum on the Environment

7. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol • Close to 3400 MRA/MRS • Over 2000 Installations • 28 million acres Statistics as of September 2004 (DENIX) Image: USAEC Alaska Forum on the Environment

9. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol • Proposed Rule released 2003 • Final Rule Promulgated in Federal Register on October 5, 2005 • Preamble (70 FR 58016) • MRSPP Final Rule (70 FR 58028) • Codified 32 CFR §179 Alaska Forum on the Environment

10. Military Munition Terminology Alaska Forum on the Environment

11. Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) • Three Categories: • UXO • DMM • MC • Chemical Warfare Materiel Alaska Forum on the Environment

12. MRA/MRS • Munitions Response Area (MRA) • Any area on a defense site that is known or suspected to contain UXO, DMM, or MC. Examples are former ranges and munitions burial areas. An MRA is comprised of one or more munitions response sites. (32 CFR §179.3) • Munitions Response Site (MRS) • A discrete location within an MRA that is known to require a munitions response. (32 CFR §179.3) Alaska Forum on the Environment

13. Camp Marmot MRS A3: Range Remainder Active Range Range D MRA 1 Range A MRS A1: Target Area MRS A2: Firing Point MRS B1: Rifle Range Target Area MRA 2 Range B MRS C1: Hand Grenade Range MRA 3 Range C Alaska Forum on the Environment

14. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol The Protocol Alaska Forum on the Environment

15. Explosive Hazard Explosive Hazard CWM Configuration EHE Module Accessibility Sources of CWM Source of Hazard Receptors Location of CWM Location of Munitions CWM Hazard Ease of Access Ease of Access MRS Priority CHE Module Accessibility Status of Property Status of Property Receptors Significant (H) Contaminant Hazard Moderate (M) Population Density Population Density Minimal (L) Evident (H) Population Near Hazard Population Near Hazard HHE Module Migration Pathway Potential (M) Confined (L) Types of Activities/Structures Types of Activities/Structures Identified (H) Receptors Potential (M) Ecological and/or Cultural Resources Ecological and/or Cultural Resources Limited (L) Modules Factors Data Elements Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005

16. Starting Off - Basic Information Installation name (Property name for FUDS) Contact person name and information Summary of additionalinformation, as necessary Location Priority or alternative module rating assigned and date of evaluation Map and/or cross sectionof the MRS if available Site name(Project name for FUDS) CERCLA phases completed or in progress People involved in performing the evaluation Federal Facility Identification Number Date and score of previousevaluations if priority changes MRSPP Primer, Scoresheet ‘Table A’ Alaska Forum on the Environment

17. 30 Tables • EHE: 10 • CHE: 10 • HHE: 8 (max) • Priority Ranking • Table ‘A’

18. Circle all munitions types present at the MRS Record only the largest single classification score in the Munitions Type box DO NOT ADD MULTIPLE SCORES TOGETHER! Document any MRS-specific data used in selecting the Munitions Type classifications here

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20. 30 10 25 05 03 01 02 05 05 1a. Enter the Explosive Hazard data element scores 1b. Add to determine factor values 40 2a. Enter the Accessibility Factor data element scores 2b. Add to determine factor values 33 3a. Enter the Receptors Factor data element scores 3b. Add to determine factor value 13 86 4. Add the three factor values 5. Select the Module Rating that corresponds with the module value 6. Record the Module Rating in the EHE Module Rating box B

21. MRSPP – Alternative Ratings • Evaluation Pending • No Longer Required • No Known or Suspected Explosive Hazard (CWM Hazard, MC Hazard) Alaska Forum on the Environment

22. CWM, explosive configuration, either UXO or damaged DMM Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005 Alaska Forum on the Environment

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24. Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Contaminant Hazard Groundwater (human) Migration Pathway Receptors Surface Water (human, ecological) HHE Module Sediment (human, ecological) Surface Soil (human) Contaminant Hazard Contaminant Hazard Contaminant Hazard Migration Pathway Migration Pathway Migration Pathway Receptors Receptors Receptors Alaska Forum on the Environment

25. 4.00 µg/L 22.0 µg/L 5.50 Lead 61.0µg/L 38.0 µg/L RDX 0.623 1. List the names and maximum concentrations of all MC and associated contaminants 2. List the associated comparison values from Appendix B of Primer 3. Calculate the ratio for each contaminant 4. Calculate the sum of the ratios 6.123 5. Circle the CHF Value that corresponds to the sum of ratios M 6. Record the value 7. Circle the value for the Migration Pathway Factor 8. Record the value H 9. Circle the value for the Receptors Factor 10. Record the value H

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27. Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005

28. MRSPP - Sequencing • The sequencing of a MRS for action will be based primarily on the MRS’s relative priority • DoD policy states that a MRS with higher relative risks will be addressed before an MRS with lower relative risks • Once an MRS's priority is determined, the Component may consider other factors in sequencing a site. These other ‘risk-plus’ factors • Do not change or influence the MRS Priority • May influence sequencing decisions Alaska Forum on the Environment

29. Sequencing Factors Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol Training Manual, December 2005 Alaska Forum on the Environment

30. MRSPP – The Fine Print • Priorities will be reviewed by an internal DOD QA panel to ensure consistency; priority rankings can be changed by panel • Priorities at all sites must be reviewed annually • Site must be re-scored if site conditions have changed or if new information becomes available • Data age for chemical, geophysical investigations Alaska Forum on the Environment

31. MRSPP • Scoring tables in MRSPP Appendix A • HHE Scoresheets and Relative Risk Comparison Values located in MRSPP Primer (under production; based on EPA Region IX Preliminary Remediation Goals) Alaska Forum on the Environment

32. Opportunities for Input Alaska Forum on the Environment

33. MRSPP • The Protocol requires Components to offer stakeholders opportunities to comment and participate in the application of the Protocol and sequencing recommendations • How these opportunities are ‘offered’ varies from Component to Component Alaska Forum on the Environment

34. Protocol Requirement for Stakeholder Involvement Each Component shall – See 32 CFR §176.5 for specific regulatory language • Notify leaders of stakeholder organizations of the opportunity to participate in the application of the Protocol and seek their involvement • Publish an announcement in local community publications about stakeholder participation in the initial application of the Protocol and request information pertinent to prioritization or sequencing • Include a copy of all public notices and announcements in the for the MRS Administrative Record, Information Repository, or project file Alaska Forum on the Environment

35. Protocol Requirement for Stakeholder Involvement Each Component shall (cont’d) – • Incorporate stakeholders’ input in prioritization and sequencing decisions and document the decisions in the Management Action Plan (MAP) • Include information provided by stakeholders that influenced the priority or sequencing decision in the MRS Administrative Record, Information Repository, or project file • Provide stakeholders with information on prioritization or sequencing changes and request their comments Alaska Forum on the Environment

36. Final Thoughts • Evolving process • Contractor implemented • A lot of people will be going into the field who are not from Alaska or understand how Alaska works – be gentle! • MRSPP is a good opportunity to get information on sites – be active! Alaska Forum on the Environment

37. Questions? Boomer the Otter Adak Ordnance Awareness Program Alaska Forum on the Environment