SAMPLE_REQUEST_FOR_APPROVAL_LETTER_(4).doc

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL LETTER

From:

Via: Commander, Naval Surface warfare Center, Carderock Division

(J. Banner, 683)

9500 MacArthur Blvd.

West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

To: Commander, Naval Ordnance Safety Security Activity

(P. Wright, N713)

Farragut Hall, Bldg. D323

Indian Head, Maryland 20640-5555

Subj: REVIEW OF LITHIUM BATTERY CONTAINED IN …..

Ref: (a) NAVSEA Technical Manual S9310-AQ-SAF-010 of 20 July 88

(b) NAVSEA Notice 9310 Ser 06H32/125 of 11 June 85

Encl: (1) Battery Data Package for ….

1. (Your office) requests that the Electrochemistry Branch (Code 683) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division conduct a safety review of the (model or part number) battery as used in the (system the battery goes in) in accordance with reference (a) as required by reference (b). A data package describing the battery and the system it is used in is included as enclosure (1).

2. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE BATTERY AND THE SYSTEM, WHO WILL BE USING IT, WHERE IT WILL BE USED… (i.e. The XYZ Battery used in the PDQ system is a reserve lithium/thionyl chloride battery manufactured by Acme Battery Manufacturers, Inc. The battery is a single cell, hermetically sealed lithium/thionyl chloride system with a mechanical activation mechanism. The system is currently in development by the Army and is proposed for use by Navy SEALS. Total theoretical capacity is 0.314 amp-hours (approximately one-sixth the capacity of a bobbin constuction “AA” Li/SOCl2 cell). The manufacturer’s rated capacity is 0.280 amp-hours under 0.5 a load at room temperature. Limited safety testing has been conducted on the XYZ Battery in support of the PDQ Program. These results are included in the enclosed data package.

3. (Your office) requests that this package be reviewed, and that a response be returned by (date that you need this). Any questions concerning this letter should be addressed to (POC, phone number, fax number…)