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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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BEACH NOURISHMENT, REHOBOTH BEACH AND DEWEY BEACH, DE

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE 1 JUNE 2016 BID OPENING DATE AT 11:00 A.M.

(CONTINUED)

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

WANAMAKER BUILDING, 100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3390

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: SANDI FLETCHER

WANAMAKER BUILDING, 100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3390

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

W912BU-16-B-0001

05/19/2016

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/02/2016

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Amendment No. 0001

IFB W912BU-16-B-0001

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) WITH RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses, annotated Amendment No. 0001, are attached to this amendment.

b. BIDDING SCHEDULE: Please delete the Bidding Schedule, in its entirety and substitute the revised Bidding Schedule, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

c. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) Section 01 35 30 – MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN (MEC) CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT: Please delete Section 01 35 30 in its entirety and substitute the revised Section 01 35 30, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(2) Section 35 31 00 – BEACHFILL: Please delete Section 35 31 00 in its entirety and substitute the revised Section 35 31 00, annotated

Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

d. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0001. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

RFI# Request for Information Response

Section 01 11 00 Page 1 (Part 1.2) of the spec states “Where options for additional beachfill are awarded, the additional beachfill will be placed immediately after the initial quantity.” Can the contractor place the Option Beachfill material simultaneous to placing the Base Bid material? It is much more expensive to place this material afterward.

Upon award of beachfill quantity options, the construction template will be adjusted to include all base and option quantities into a single construction template for each area (Rehoboth and Dewey). The Contractor will be able to fill the entire adjusted template for each area at one time (simultaneously) rather than separate placement of base quantity followed by options quantity. However, for payment purposes, base quantity will be considered placed first in entirety, followed by option quantities.

Previous projects for this location have contained restrictions on work for specific holiday periods. Section 01 11 00 Page 3, 1.10 RESTRICTIONS ON WORK does not indicate restricted work periods for beachfill work as previous contracts.

Are there no restricted work periods for beachfill work for this contract?

See Amendment No. 0001, Section 35 31 00.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION with RESPONSES Solicitation No. W912BU-16-B-0001

00 10 00-3

BIDDING SCHEDULE

(To be attached to SF 1442)

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID:

1. Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB LS $____________

Rehoboth Beach (Sta. 20+62 to 65+25)

2. Beachfill 288,000 CY $______ $____________

Dewey Beach (Sta. 138+91 to 169+17)

3. Beachfill 136,000 CY $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AMOUNT $_________________

OPTIONS:

Rehoboth Beach

4. Option 1 Beachfill (Sta. 20+62 to 72+67) 96,000 CY $______ $____________

5. Option 2 – Beachfill (Sta. 20+62 to 72+67) 25,000 CY $______ $____________

6. Option 3 - Pedestrian Dune Crossover 10,100 SF $______ $____________

7. Option 4 - Vehicle Dune Crossover 5,800 SF $______ $____________

8. Option 5 - Handicap Dune Crossover 1,360 SF $______ $____________

9. Option 6 - Post and Rail Fence 280 LF $______ $____________

10. Option 7 - Sand Fence 8,000 LF $______ $____________

11. Option 8 - Dune Grass 22,760 SY $______ $____________

00 10 00-4

Dewey Beach

12. Option 9 – Beachfill (Sta. 108+91 to 169+23) 108,000 CY $______ $____________

13. Option 10 – Beachfill (Sta. 108+91 to 169+23) 76,000 CY $______ $____________

14. Option 11 – Beachfill (Sta. 108+91 to 169+23) 25,000 CY $______ $____________

15. Option 12 - Sand Fence 1,800 LF $______ $____________

Rehoboth Beach

Option 13

16. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

Outfall Extension: Station 44+65 - Virginia Avenue

17. 30-Inch Diameter Ductile Iron Pipe 108 LF $______ $____________

18. Type A Pipe Support Units 12 EA $______ $____________

19. Type B Pipe Support Units 1 EA $______ $____________

Outfall Extension: Station 52+34 - Maryland Avenue

20. 36-Inch Diameter Ductile Iron Pipe 54 LF $______ $____________

21. Type A Pipe Support Units 6 EA $______ $____________

22. Type B Pipe Support Units 1 EA $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 13 AMOUNT $___________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AND OPTIONS AMOUNT $_________________

NOTES:

1. Bidders must bid on all items.

SECTION 01 35 30

MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN (MEC) CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

The work required under this Section involves safety support and avoidance of potential unexploded ordnance and exploded ordnance, inert ordnance, and ordnance fragments and similar explosives debris material (defined and identified in these specifications as "Munitions and Explosives of Concern" (MEC)), within the dredging prism of the borrow area during performance of dredging activities.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE: Any submittals classified as "SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals" are submittals required to be submitted to, and approved by, the office indicated prior to mobilization to the contract work site. All other submittals, classified as "SD-02" through "SD-11," shall be submitted to, and approved or reviewed by the office indicated, prior to commencing the particular task to which the submittal is associated.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

MEC Safety and Work Plan; G, DO.

Prior to commencement of any work, including delivery of any plant, equipment or construction materials to the site, submit a MEC Safety and Work Plan for MEC safety support and avoidance.

The MEC Safety and Work Plan shall consist of the items as specified herein. Include MEC personnel qualifications.

SD-04 Samples

Discharge End Screening Device; G,COR.

Prior to commencement of any beachfill work, provide a working demonstration that intake and discharge end screening devices operate as designed, subject to approval by Contracting Officer.

1.3 MEC IN BORROW AREAS

The borrow area for this project is located in the vicinity of known World War II era firing ranges.

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1.4 GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED MEC SPECIALIST (OESS)

1.4.1 General

The Corps of Engineers Military Munitions Design Center will provide an Ordnance and Explosives Safety Specialist(s) (OESS) to oversee overall MEC safety and training. The OESS will be on-site or in the vicinity (within a 15 minute response time after notification) during the duration of the placement of beachfill for this project. Contact the OESS in the event that an MEC or MEC-like item is located. The OESS will provide guidance and coordinate emergency response. Stop dredging work immediately upon notification by the OESS of the need for inspection of intake and discharge screening devices during material placement operations to prevent MEC from being dredged and placed on the beach.

1.4.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

The OESS will attend the preconstruction meeting to answer any of the Contractor's questions concerning MEC.

1.4.3 MEC Safety and Work Plan Review

The OESS will review the Contractor's MEC Safety and Work Plan to ensure MEC aspects are adequately addressed. The Contractor's MEC Safety and Work Plan shall communicate the Contractor's understanding of his role and responsiblity in the management of dredging and dredged material placement operations to prevent MEC from being dredged and placed on the beach.

1.4.4 Worker Education

The OESS will conduct MEC safety/awareness/ recognition training for the Contractor's dredging vessel and shore based workers, as well as Corps personnel. This training will be provided prior to the start of work on site, and to all newly reporting personnel assigned to the project who have not attended MEC training in the previous twelve months. MEC Training is required once per 12 month period.

1.4.5 Quality Assurance (QA)

The OESS will monitor the beachfill operations on a periodic basis and will be on-site, or on-call in the vicinity to address problems as they arise.

Upon notification by the OESS that the intake screening system on the dredge, or the discharge screening system on the beach, has degraded and is not functioning as intended, stop work and correct the deficiency to prevent MEC from being dredged and placed on the beach during material placement operations.

1.5 MEC SAFETY AND WORK PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Include the following in the MEC Safety and Work Plan:

a. Shop drawings and detailed descriptions of the required screening devices on the dredge intake and at the discharge end of the pipeline.

Also include the materials, equipment, procedures and personnel to be used in the construction, operations and oversight of such devices.

b. Personnel, equipment, and procedures to be used to perform visual inspections at the discharge end of the pipeline on the beach.

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c. The measures to be followed if oversized material is discovered in the screening devices.

d. The measures to be followed if oversized material is identified as deposited on the beach.

e. The measures to be followed if MEC is discovered in the screening devices.

f. The measures to follow if MEC is identified as deposited on the beach.

Coordinate the plan with the Job Hazard Analysis and the project Accident Prevention Plan to ensure worker safety and safety of the public is addressed at all times during the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SCREENING DEVICES

3.1.1 General

Prevent MEC from being placed on the beach by: 1) a screening device placed on the dredge intake or in pipeline section prior to reaching the dredge pump, and; 2) at the discharge end of the pipeline on the beach. The required screening devices shall meet the following requirements:

a. The screening device on the dredge intake shall prevent the passage of any material greater than 1.25 inches in diameter. The openings on the screening device may have one dimension greater than the other.

The maximum allowable opening is 1.25 inches x 6 inches.

b. Design the Discharge End Screening Device to retain all items 0.75 inches in diameter and larger. The openings on the screening device shall be of uniform dimension (i.e. a grid or a series of round holes;

slotted openings will not be permitted).

c. Construct the screening devices using rugged steel or composite material, one-piece or welded members. The devices shall cover the entire cross sectional area, except where basket type devices are used on the discharge end. Relief windows in basket type devices will be permitted only to the side opposite the inflow and at least 12 inches from the bottom of the basket, or as directed by the OESS. Size and locate windows to prevent large items, and MEC items from escaping the basket during pumping operations. Keep basket type devices in a level and horizontal position when using relief windows, during pumping operations.

d. The screening devices shall be removable for easy replacement if damaged. Ensure screening devices provide a production rate that allows completion of all dredging and beachfill placement within the contract duration.

e. Demonstrate on-site, subject to approval of the Contracting Officer, the screening devices meet all requirements specified herein.

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f. Maintain adequate replacement parts and additional screening devices on site to insure production for the work does not stop due to damaged devices, or delays in the inspection process.

Provide minor adjustments to the beach screening baskets as directed by the OESS to accommodate varying types and amounts of material being screened at the beach, at no additional cost to the Government. As an example, relief windows, other than the required screen apertures, sometimes need to be enlarged, reduced, or relocated to minimize residual biological debris in the basket during the inflow process and for postflow MEC inspection of residual material.

3.1.2 Dredge Cutterhead Screening Device

If a cutterhead dredge is used, provide an intake screening device for the cutterhead that meets the screen requirements specified above.

3.1.3 Draghead Modifications

If a hopper dredge is used, design the dragheads to prevent projectile shaped objects greater than 3 inches in diameter from being trapped between draghead teeth or between the draghead teeth and the dredge intake screening device. Make adjustments as necessary in the event projectile shaped objects become trapped in these areas, at no additional cost to the Government. Adjustments shall be completed and approved by the Contracting Officer or OESS prior to resuming dredging operations.

3.1.4 Inspection of Oversized Material

Design a method for inspection of all oversized material collected during beachfill pumping operations. Every effort shall be made to flush all sand out of the residual material to allow for 100 percent inspection. Spread all oversized material to a one thickness layer for inspection by the OESS. Spread the material either inside the discharge end screening device, in secondary containment, or on the beach on top of a liner, in a location above the high water line.

a. Design any system that involves inspection of the oversized material inside the discharge end screening device with the following requirements:

1) allow unrestricted entry or exit during times of inspector access, and

2) sufficient size to allow the inspector to move around and rake through the material to inspect for MEC in the screening device.

b. Ensure no loss of oversized material from any system that involves the movement of the screening device, or removing or rehandling of the oversized material to another location for inspection. Minimize the shock of the contents during the transfer to a secondary basket (in the event MEC is present). In addition, move all oversized material removed for inspection from the current operation area, and relocate to a remote area of the project site within the Contractor Work Limits for inspection. Keep uninspected material separate from previously inspected material.

c. Design any system that involves inspection of the oversized material

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1) allow unrestricted entry or exit during times of inspector access, and

2) sufficient size to allow the inspector to move around and rake through the material to inspect for MEC in the screening device, and

3) The amount of material placed in the secondary basket awaiting inspection shall not be more than 2 - 3 inches, or other amount as directed by the OESS to enable material to be spread to a one thickness layer to allow for 100 percent inspection.

Upon inspection of the material by the OESS, dispose of all oversized material off-site.

3.2 VISUAL INSPECTION OF PIPELINE DISCHARGE END

Visual inspections, by the Contractor's personnel (who have been trained and approved by the OESS), shall be performed at all times while material is being placed on the beach.

Perform visual inspections of the interior and exterior of the discharge-end screening device for the presence of MEC after each in-flow cycle for hopper dredging, and a minimum of once every 8 hours for hydraulic dredging. Temporarily stop hydraulic dredging to allow for these inspections. At the Contractor's option, in-flow of material for hydraulic dredging may be Y valved to an alternate discharge screening device to allow for inspection of the primary screening device to avoid stoppage of dredging. Perform visual inspections from outside the screening device during pumping of beachfill material.

Do not enter a screening device containing material until the screening device has been inspected and cleared by the OESS. Under no circumstances shall a screening device be emptied until inspected and cleared, unless the material is being relocated to a secondary basket, or appropriate area of the beach on a liner for later inspection. After material has been inspected and cleared, remove all debris collected in the screening device from the work site. The debris may be temporarily stored on-site in a dumpster or roll-off box. Do not bury any debris collected in the screening device in or on the beach.

3.3 INSPECTION OF INTAKE SCREEN

Inspect the intake or pipeline screening device a minimum of every 8 hours for hydraulic pipeline dredging, and every load for hopper dredging to ensure its effectiveness.

3.4 DETECTION OF MEC

Stop work immediately upon notification by the OESS or the Contractor's inspector, that MEC larger than 1.25 inches (in it's smallest dimension) is detected in a screening device, or any size MEC is detected on the beach. When MEC, as specified in the preceding sentence, is detected, implement the following procedures:

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a. All personnel shall withdraw 200 feet from the area where the MEC is detected.

b. Stop dredging and beachfill work.

c. Notify the OESS.

d. Report the incident to the COR.

e. Remove MEC placed on the beach by beachfill operations, using qualifed personnel meeting the requirements of DDESB TP 18, and deliver the MEC to the OESS. DDESB TP 18 is attached to this section.

f. Do not resume Beachfill and/or dredging work until notification from the Contracting Officer.

3.4.1 Contractor Support

Provide assistance as required by the emergency response agency. This will be coordinated by the OESS and may consist of such activities as digging holes with equipment for detonation of MEC items, and/or providing extra perimeter security during emergency response activities. The Contractor will not be required or expected to place site workers in hazardous situations during emergency responses to MEC at the project site.

3.5 DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF OVERSIZED MATERIAL

Stop work immediately and implement the following procedures when any item that physically should not be able to pass through the intake screening opening, and/or the discharge screening opening is detected in the discharge screening device or on the beach:

a. Stop dredging and beachfill work.

b. Report the incident to the COR.

c. Repair the intake and/or discharge screening devices if necessary.

Take digital photo's to document damaged screening device(s) and effected repairs. Submit photo's to the COR with daily reports.

d. Beachfill and/or dredging work shall not resume until such cause is positively identified and steps taken to prevent recurrence, and upon subsequent notification from the Contracting Officer.

3.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work specified in this section will not be measured for payment and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract unit price for the respective Base Bid Items titled "Beachfill".

All costs in connection with any additional MEC Modifications and Monitoring required in connection with Option Bid Items titled "Beachfill", shall be included in the contract unit price for the respective option Bid Items titled "Beachfill". All costs associated with any non-production time (down time) related to the work specified in this section will be considered incidental to these bid items.

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Technical Paper 18 1 September 2015

DDESB

Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Conducting Munitions and Explosives of

Concern-Related Activities

Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board

Alexandria, Virginia

Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors; administrative/operational use; 11 May 2015. Other requests for this document must be referred to the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. General

1.2. Applicability

CHAPTER 2. MEC-RELATED ACTIVITIES PERSONNEL – POSITION TITLES,

DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. General

2.2. Duties and Responsibilities

a. MEC-Related Activities Support

b. UXOT

c. UXOQP

d. Dive-Qualified Personnel

APPENDIX. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY

OF OCCUPATIONS - UXO POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

CHAPTER 3. UXO-TI TRAINING STANDARDS

3.1. Minimum Training Standards for a UXO-TI

3.2. Curriculum and Training Objectives for a UXO-TI

a. Munitions Responses to MEC

b. Operational Range Clearance Activities and Similar Operations

c. Measurements and Mathematical Computations

d. Electricity

e. Physics

f. Military Munitions – Explosives and Explosive Effects

g. Military Munitions – Fuze Functioning

h. Explosives Safety Precautions

i. Military Munitions Identification

j. Underwater Munitions Identification

k. Detection Equipment

l. PPE

m. Demolition Materials

n. Firing Systems

o. Destruction and Demilitarization

p. Storage, Handling, and Transportation of Explosives (Military and Commercial)

q. Skills Requirements

CHAPTER 4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

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GLOSSARY

G.1. Acronyms G.2. Definitions

REFERENCES

TABLES

4.1. Minimum Qualifications for UXOQP

4.2. Minimum Qualifications for UXOT

4.3. Minimum Qualifications for SP and SW

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. GENERAL

a. This technical paper (TP) provides minimum qualification standards, established by the DoD Explosives Safety Board (DDESB), for personnel who:

(1) Support munitions and explosives of concern (MEC)-related activities:

(a) Support workers (SW).

(b) Sweep personnel (SP).

(2) Conduct or supervise MEC-related activities:

(a) Unexploded ordnance technicians (UXOTs).

(b) UXO qualified personnel (UXOQP).

b. MEC-related activities include, but may not be limited to:

(1) Munitions responses to MEC.

(2) Operational range clearance-related activities.

(3) Similar operations that involve the intentional physical contact with MEC including:

(a) Chemical military munitions and chemical agents (CAs) in other than a munitions configuration (collectively referred to as “chemical warfare materiel (CWM)”).

(b) Ground-disturbing or other intrusive activities in areas known or suspected to contain MEC.

c. During MEC-related activities, personnel may be exposed to explosive or CA hazards (collectively referred to as “explosive hazards”) posed by MEC (e.g., UXO, discarded military munitions (DMM)) and associated material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH).

Collectively, these activities and operations are referred as “MEC-related activities.”

d. Personnel must, commensurate with their duties, meet the minimum qualification standards of this TP when:

(1) Performing or supervising operations when intentional physical contact with MEC is planned or will occur.

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(2) Conducting ground-disturbing or other intrusive activities in areas known or suspected to contain MEC.

e. Personnel who support, conduct, or supervise MEC-related activities who do not meet the minimum qualification standards of Tables 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 must not have direct contact with MEC or MPPEH encountered during MEC-related activities until the material has been evaluated and determined not to pose an explosive hazard. SWs (e.g., geophysicists, vehicle operators, guards):

(1) Must be provided explosives safety education (e.g., DoD recognize, retreat, report (3Rs) explosives safety education training) before being allowed in areas known or suspected to contain MEC.

(2) May require escort by a UXOT (see Paragraph 2.2.b.(1)(k)) or UXOQP.

1.2. APPLICABILITY

a. These requirements apply to:

(1) DoD personnel that perform MEC-related activities.

(2) Contractors performing MEC-related activities under:

(a) DoD contracts.

(b) State and other federal contracts, when the application of these requirements were stipulated or agreed on in property transfer documents (e.g., Finding of Suitability for Early Transfer) and/or agreements (e.g., Environmental Services Cooperative Agreements) between DoD and a State or other federal agency.

(3) DoD personnel or contractors conduct ground-disturbing or other intrusive activities funded by the DoD in areas known or suspected to contain MEC, and activities involving the intentional physical contact with MEC, except as specified in Paragraph 1.2.b.

b. These requirements do not apply to:

(1) DoD explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.

(2) Personnel performing duties directly related to quality assurance (QA) surveillance testing or research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E).

(3) Explosives workers such as personnel involved in the decontamination or demolition of explosives-contaminated buildings or infrastructure.

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(4) Operational and former ranges for which it is confirmed based on physical or historical evidence that the only munitions-related activities that occurred on the range were ones that involved live-fire training or testing with small arms ammunition. However, personnel working on such ranges will at a minimum be provided explosives safety education (e.g., DoD recognize, retreat, report (3Rs) explosives safety education training), which must include recognition of military munitions.

(5) Other entities (e.g., commercial developers, contractors) performing MEC-related activities under contract with a State or other federal entities. However, the DDESB recommends the State or federal entity require their application.

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CHAPTER 2

MEC-RELATED ACTIVITIES PERSONNEL –

POSITION TITLES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. GENERAL

a. Training levels and work experience of the following personnel must be documented and verifiable:

(1) MEC-Related Activities Support Personnel

(a) SW

(b) SP (see 29495l in the appendix to this chapter)

(2) UXOT

(a) UXO-Technician I (UXO-TI) (see 29491 in the appendix to this chapter)

(b) UXO-Technician II (UXO-TII) (by definition are also UXOQP) (see 29492 in the appendix to this chapter)

(c) UXO-Technician III (UXO-TIII) (by definition are also UXOQP) (see 29493 in the appendix to this chapter)

(3) UXOQP

(a) UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS)

(b) UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO)

(c) Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS)

(4) Dive Qualified Personnel

b. DoD activities and DoD contractors performing MEC-related activities are responsible for ensuring personnel employed meet the qualifications specified in this TP.

c. Personnel assigned to support MEC-related activities that are only responsible for supervising (e.g., dive master) or supporting (e.g., dive tender) dive operations from the surface are not required to be a UXOT or meet the criteria of UXOQP. When performing MEC-related activities, such personnel must also meet the qualification criteria for the task performed.

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d. Under certain circumstances, the duties of a UXOSO and UXOQCS may be filled by a single individual who meets the training and experience requirements for both positions. If not explicitly specified in the contracting documents or applicable Service guidance, site-specific decisions allowing performance of the duties by a single individual will be provided in writing by the government contracting officer’s representative on advice of government explosives safety personnel and in coordination with the contractor.

e. UXOTs and UXOQP must meet the applicable requirements of 18 United States Code (U.S.C.) 842 as amended by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 27 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 555.26 and State requirements. Personnel who do not meet these requirements will not be provided access to explosives.

f. Personnel supporting or conducting MEC-related activities may be required to possess specific or specialized licenses (e.g., a commercial or specialized vehicle driver’s license, state blasters license), hazardous material endorsements, or be included in a medical monitoring program. (See 29 CFR 1910.120.)

g. Personnel who are working at a hazardous waste site may require successful completion of 40 hours of hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) training per

29 CFR 1910.120.

2.2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. This chapter identifies and describes positions by title and outlines the duties and responsibilities of each position. Although this chapter addresses some qualifications, Chapters 3 and 4 present detailed qualifications and training requirements.

a. MEC-Related Activities Support. Personnel who are not UXOTs or UXOQP, but support MEC-related activities, perform a variety of tasks (e.g., brush-cutting, operating heavy equipment, surveying, site security, dive tenders) required to support the safe conduct of MEC-related activities.

(1) SW

(a). Must be provided general and site-specific training. At a minimum, this must include:

1. General and site-specific safety. Such training includes, but may not be limited to the proper use of equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE); physical, biological, and chemical hazards; and the potential hazards associated with the tasks they are to perform.

2. Explosives safety training. Recognition of munitions; raw, possibly weathered explosives (e.g., trinitrotoluene (TNT), propellants); and chemical agent identification sets (CAIS) and the actions that should be taken should a suspect munition be encountered (e.g., 3Rs).

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(b) SW will:

1. Not conduct activities (e.g., ground disturbing) that could result in physical contact with MEC, including CWM, CAIS, or MPPEH unless protected or escorted.

2. When determined necessary by a risk assessment, be shielded from the potential explosive hazards associated with MEC known or suspected to be present within the site (e.g., heavy equipment operators).

3. Be escorted by a UXOT (see Paragraph 2.2.b.(1)(k)) or UXOQP within areas known or suspected to contain MEC, when determined necessary by a risk assessment that considers the support or tasks they are to perform. Escorts will help ensure MEC on the surface, and subsurface anomalies are avoided. Support activities performed by SW who may require escort include:

a. Conducting geophysical surveys and similar activities.

b. Clearing vegetation from areas where surface MEC is known or suspected to be present.

c. Operating heavy equipment.

d. Performing site or area security functions requiring access to areas where surface MEC is known or suspected to be present or MEC-related operations are being conducted.

(2) SP. The SP must:

(a) Assist UXOT and UXOQP in the performance of MEC-related activities but are not involved in explosive operations.

(b) Provide general and site-specific training. At a minimum, this must include:

1. General and site-specific safety. Such training includes, but may not be limited to the proper use of equipment and PPE; physical, biological, and chemical hazards; and the potential hazards associated with the tasks they are to perform.

2. Explosives safety training. Recognition of military munitions; raw, potentially weathered explosives (e.g., TNT, propellants); and CAIS and actions that should be taken should a munition or suspect munition be encountered (e.g., 3Rs).

(c) Not be allowed to conduct activities that could result in physical contact with MEC, including CWM or CAIS; material documented as an explosive hazard (MDEH); and MPPEH, unless the MPPEH has received an initial inspection by UXOQP who determined the risk of movement is acceptable.

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(d) Be supervised or, if required, escorted by a UXOT (see Paragraph 2.2.b.(1)(k)) or UXOQP within areas known or suspected to contain MEC. The need for an escort is determined by a risk assessment that considers the support or tasks to be performed. Escorts will help ensure MEC and MPPEH on the surface, and subsurface anomalies are avoided.

(e) Be supervised by a UXO-TIII or above when performing activities in areas where there is a medium to high probability that MEC will be encountered, as determined by a risk assessment. Activities that may be performed by SP include:

1. Conducting visual or technology-aided sweeps for surface MEC.

2. Conducting geophysical surveys for subsurface anomalies.

3. Performing, when necessary, field maintenance and/or function checks on geophysical instruments and related equipment within an area known or suspected to contain

MEC.

4. Moving MPPEH (e.g., munitions debris and range-related debris) that has received an initial inspection by UXOQP who determined the risk of movement is acceptable for further inspection or processing per approved DDESB procedures.

b. UXOT. These personnel perform a variety of MEC-related activities.

(1) UXO-TI. When directed or supervised by a UXOQP, must be able to:

(a) Investigate for and classify MEC and MPPEH, including identifying explosive residues in media (soil, oil, etc.), buildings and installed equipment.

(b) Identify different types of military munitions, including identifying whether a military munition’s fuze is armed or unarmed.

(c) Excavate subsurface anomalies for identification.

(d) Move (e.g., consolidate) MEC, specifically UXO or DMM, within a munitions response site (MRS) or on an operational range after the UXOSO and SUXOS have jointly evaluated and determined the risk of movement to be acceptable.

(e) Operate vehicles transporting explosives, MPPEH or MDEH on site. (Individuals must be appropriately licensed for the class of vehicle being operated.)

(f) Transport military munitions, commercial explosives, and/or MDEH that meets the above criteria that has been determined safe for transport over public traffic routes (PTR).

Such munitions and explosives must be packaged in a manner that allows their safe transport and complies with Department of Transportation (DOT) and other applicable federal and State laws, and DoD policies. (Note: Only UXO determined to be safe for transport by EOD personnel may be transported over a PTR.)

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(g) Prepare electric and non-electric firing systems.

(h) Set up decontamination stations and decontaminate CA-contaminated personnel, military munitions and other material of interest (e.g., munitions debris, glass vials) per approved plans. The performance of these functions may require additional training.

(i) Assist UXOQP in documenting the explosives safety status of MPPEH.

(j) Construct engineering controls (protective works).

(k) Escort personnel who are not directly involved in MEC-related activities (e.g., SW, SP, visitors to cultural sites) on property known or suspected to contain MEC, but have an operational requirement and authorization to access such property. Although escort by a UXO- TI is typically performed under the supervision of a UXOQP, the responsible commander or authority may approve UXO-TI personnel to perform escort duties without supervision. Such approval must be, based on an approved risk assessment and implementation of methods to mitigate potential exposures.

(2) UXO-TII. Must be able to:

(a) Perform the functions of a UXO-TI.

(b) Store explosive materials per applicable guidance, including preparing on-site holding areas to temporarily store and secure MEC or MPPEH, and other explosives (e.g., donor charges).

(c) Determine, using a variety of techniques (e.g., global positioning equipment, land navigation techniques), and record the location of subsurface anomalies, surface MEC and other material of interest in a field environment.

(d) Perform field-collection and -testing procedures to identify explosives-contaminated media or material (e.g., equipment used for the load-assemble-pack of military munitions).

(e) Inspect and document the explosives safety status of MPPEH.

(f) Supervise, as required, SW, SP, and UXO-TI.

(3) UXO-TIII. Must be able to:

(a) Perform the functions of a UXO-TI and UXO-TII.

(b) Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved required explosives safety submissions (RESS).

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(c) Supervise and perform on-site destruction or demilitarization of MEC in place or at a consolidated detonation site. This includes determining where and when it is safe to initiate destruction and when engineering controls are required to mitigate the effects of a detonation.

(d) Implement an explosives storage plan per applicable guidance.

(e) Prepare administrative reports required for munitions responses (e.g., daily UXO team report), operational range clearance activities and similar operations.

(f) Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work plans for munitions responses and operational range clearance activities.

(g) Assist in the preparation of risk and hazard analyses.

(h) Conduct daily site safety briefings.

(i) Supervise the conduct of the different types of MEC-related activities performed at a site.

(j) Determine if MDEH, which is not known or suspected to be UXO, is safe to ship and properly documented for transport over PTR per Technical Bulletin 700-2, Naval Sea Systems Command Instruction 8020.8C, Technical Order 11A-1-47.

(k) Package military munitions, commercial explosives, and MDEH that has been determined safe for transport over PTR.

(l) Serve as UXO team leader.

c. UXOQP. These personnel conduct, manage or oversee MEC-related activities (e.g., reacquire and investigate anomalies, document explosives safety status of materials) required during munitions responses and operational range clearance activities and/or verify the completion of such responses and activities safely and per applicable requirements and approved plans. By definition, UXO-TII and UXO-TIII are considered both UXOTs and UXOQP.

(1) UXOQCS. Must be able to:

(a) Perform the functions of a UXOT.

(b) Develop and, upon approval, implement the project’s quality control (QC) plan for MEC-related activities per applicable requirements.

(c) Conduct and document QC audits of MEC-related activities for compliance with applicable requirements.

(d) Identify, document, report and ensure completion of corrective actions to ensure MEC-related activities comply with applicable requirements.

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(e) Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service – and/or DDESB-approved

RESS.

(f) Prepare QC reports.

(2) UXOSO. Must be able to:

(a) Perform the functions of UXOT.

(b) Develop and, upon approval, implement explosives and health and safety plans and programs per applicable DoD, federal, State, and local requirements.

(c) Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved

RESS.

(d) Analyze the potential risks (e.g., operational, explosives safety, general safety) associated with MEC-related activities and develop and implement required, mitigating measures.

(e) Establish and ensure compliance with site-specific explosives safety requirements, including, but not limited to:

1. Enforcing personnel limits and explosives safety quantity distance (ESQD) arcs for explosive-related operations.

2. Conducting, documenting, and reporting the results of safety inspections and ensuring implementation of corrective actions.

3. Ensuring protective works and safety equipment within an exclusion zone are used, when required; and operated per manufacturer’s specifications, applicable DDESB approvals, DoD policy, and federal, State, or local statutes, regulations, and codes.

(f) Ensure that air-monitoring equipment is operated and maintained properly at sites with known or potential airborne contaminants (e.g., CWM sites).

(g) Evaluate the risk of movement (e.g., consolidation) of MEC within an MRS or on an operational range with the SUXOS, and provide approval for movement by UXOT when the risk of movement is determined to be acceptable.

(3) SUXOS. Must be able to:

(a) Perform the functions of a UXOT, UXOQCS, and UXOSO.

(b) Ensure compliance with a DoD Military Service- and/or DDESB-approved

RESS.

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(c) Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on-site munitions response and operational range clearance activities.

(d) Supervise up to ten UXO teams.

(e) Assist in development of required plans (e.g., health and safety plans).

(f) Review all field reports (e.g., daily reports, audits) and approve UXO team reports.

(g) Evaluate the risk of movement of UXO or DMM within an MRS or operational range with the UXOSO, and provide approval for movement by UXOT when the risk of movement is determined to be acceptable.

d. Dive-Qualified Personnel. Some MEC-related activities require personnel also be dive-qualified. Divers who are performing the duties of a UXOT or UXOQP must meet this TP’s criteria for the duties performed and possess the dive-related certifications required for the tasks they are to perform or supervise. An SUXOS, UXOSO, or UXO-TIII providing supervision of MEC-related activities from the surface do not need to possess diver certification.

(1) Dive-qualified personnel will meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T, and possess either:

(a) Dive-related certifications (e.g., dive master, surface-supplied air diver, surface supplied mixed-gas diver), as required for the tasks they are to perform or supervise, from an Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE)-accredited school whose curriculum meets the America National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard ANSI/ACDE-01; or

(b) A training certificate with a valid Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) Commercial Diver Certification Card for the appropriate training level.

(2) Divers who are performing MEC-related activities underwater must at a minimum meet the qualifications for a UXO-T1. Such divers may be provided guidance from an SUXOS, UXOSO, or UXO-TIII on the surface. This requires that the individual providing the guidance have real-time voice communication with the diver and real-time visual or imaging for confirmation of the material (e.g., military munitions, munitions debris) the diver is encountering. An SUXOS, UXOSO, or UXO-TIII providing supervision of MEC-related activities from the surface do not need to possess diver certification.

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APPENDIX

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY

OF OCCUPATIONS - UXO POSITION DESCRIPTIONS1

A.1. 29491 UXO-TI

a. Assists in:

(1) Performing reconnaissance and classification of UXO.

(2) Identifying U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuzes, projectiles and projectile fuzes, grenades and grenade fuzes, rockets and rocket fuzes, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnic items, military explosives, and demolition materials.

b. Performs location of subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.

(1) Assists in performing excavation procedures on buried UXO.

(2) Performs operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers.

(3) Locates surface UXO using visual means.

(4) Assists in transporting and storing UXO and demolition materials.

c. Assists in:

(1) Preparing non-electric firing system for a UXO disposal operation.

(2) Preparing electric firing system for a UXO disposal operation disposing of ammunition/ explosives by burning; disposing of ammunition/explosives by detonation.

(3) Operating a personnel decontamination station. Dons and doffs appropriate personal protective equipment in contaminated areas. Assists in the inspection of salvage UXO-related material and erection of UXO-related protective works.

A.2. 29492 UXO-TII

a. Performs reconnaissance and classification of UXO. Identifies U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuzes, projectiles and projectile fuzes, grenades and grenades fuzes rockets and rocket fuzes, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnics, military explosives, and demolition materials.

1 Refer to http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/wage/ for the current versions of these descriptions.

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b. Locates subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.

(1) Performs excavation procedures on buried UXO by manual means; mechanical means.

(2) Performs operator maintenance of military and/or civilian magnetometers.

(3) Locates surface UXO using visual means. Operates motor vehicle transporting

UXO.

(4) Prepares an on-site safe holding area for UXO.

(5) Performs storage of UXO and demolition materials.

(6) Prepares a UXO disposal site.

(7) Prepares non-electric firing system for a UXO disposal operation, electric firing system for a UXO disposal operation, and a detonating cord firing system.

(8) Disposes of UXO/explosives by burning or detonation.

(9) Operates a personnel decontamination station.

(10) Dons and doffs appropriate personal protective equipment in contaminated areas.

c. Inspects salvage UXO-related material.

(1) Erects UXO-related protective works.

(2) Determines a magnetic azimuth using a lensatic compass.

(3) Performs field expedient identification procedures to ID explosive-contaminated soil.

(4) Performs emergency leak seal and packaging of chemical warfare material.

(5) Uses radiographic (x-ray) equipment.

A.3. 29493 UXO-TIII

a. Performs reconnaissance and classification of UXO. Identifies U.S. and foreign guided missiles, bombs and bomb fuzes, projectiles and projectile fuzes, grenades and grenade fuzes, rockets and rocket fuzes, land mines and associated components, pyrotechnic items, military explosives, and demolition materials.

b. Supervises the location of subsurface UXO using military and/or civilian magnetometers.

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(1) Supervises the:

(a) Excavation and recovery of subsurface UXO.

(b) Construction of UXO-related protective works.

(c) Location of surface UXO by visual means.

(d) Transporting and storing UXO assuring compliance with federal, State, and local laws.

(e) Disposal of UXO by burning/detonation.

(f) Preparation of a UXO disposal site.

(g) Preparation of an on-site safe holding area for UXO.

(2) Determines UXO-related storage compatibility.

(3) Prepares an explosives storage plan.

(4) Supervises donning and doffing of personal protective equipment, operation of a personnel decontamination station, and maintenance and operator checks on all team equipment.

(5) Prepares UXO-related administrative reports and standard operating procedures.

(6) Conducts daily team safety briefing.

c. Supervises segregation of UXO-related scrap from non-UXO-related scrap, safe-handling procedures, team preventive medicine, and field sanitation procedures.

(1) Performs risk hazard analysis; interpret x-ray of UXO.

(2) Supervises field expedient identification procedures to ID explosives contaminated soil, the determining of a magnetic azimuth using a lensatic compass,…