VICK_FY22_UXO Plan.pdf

Vicksburg National Military Park

INCENDIARY DEVICES & UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO) PLAN

Approved by: ______________________________ Date: ___________________ Superintendent

Revised: ________________________

This policy and operating procedure will remain in effect until superseded or rescinded. The document will be reviewed annually to ensure that it is consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, National Park Service policy, and other pertinent guidance; the annual review also will ensure the document’s accuracy, completeness, and relevance.

My signature reflects my support for the implementation of this program, the roles and responsibilities contained herein, program compliance, employee training and the potential work stoppage due to any violation of this policy.

SCOPE/PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for employees in the reporting and handling of incendiary devices (also known as unexploded ordnances or UXO) found within Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK). VICK was part of a major Civil War military campaign and was under siege for 47 days. Incendiary devices, such as cannonballs, shells, and other explosives that date to the 1860s, are regularly found within the park boundary.

POLICY

The following is the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) pertaining to the identification, reporting, and removal of incendiary devices located within Vicksburg National Military Park land, buildings, and all property located within the jurisdictional boundaries therein.

DEFINITIONS

For this purpose of this SOP, Incendiary Devices (ID) will be defined as explosive and combustible objects.

PROCEDURES

1. Once an Incendiary Device has been located, leave the object where it was found. DO NOT touch the object. DO NOT attempt to see if it is inert.

2. Evacuate all personnel away from the area. If on a construction or project site, make sure the Foreman or Construction Supervisor is aware and ensure all work STOPS in the area of discovery.

3. Contact the Chief of Law Enforcement at Vicksburg National Military Park (601‐405‐ 3362) or the LE Ranger on duty. Also notify the Superintendent and park Collateral Duty Safety Officer.

4. Once everyone is safe and out of the area, call Explosive Ordinance Disposal team‐ EOD (Army) HOTLINE number at 337‐531‐5505. Give them a description of what the device looks like, where it is, and the activity that is in the area.

5. EOD (Army) should be able to provide you with a time frame on when they will be able to respond.

a. Time frame within the same working day – LE Ranger will remain on scene to secure the device. NPS will notify the COR for any project in the area and request a written stop work order until device is removed.

b. Time frame is next working day – LE Ranger will secure the area surrounding device. NPS will notify the COR for any project in the area and request a written stop work order until device is removed.

6. EOD (Army) arrives, LE will escort them to the area of the device and secure the perimeter.

7. Once EOD (Army) has rendered the area safe, pictures may be obtained of the device and location. GPS quadrants will be taken and logged in by the park Cultural Resource Manager or their designee.

8. If EOD (Army) cannot be reached, contact Clinton Police Department, (601) 924‐5474 or

(601) 924‐5252. Describe the situation the same as described for EOD (Army).

9. Ranger on duty will log in an IMARS number at the end of the incident.