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2013 Ordnance Reef HI - webinar- wo prelim results

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Geoffrey Carton

Investigation of sea disposed munitions site and technology demonstrations. Discusses sampling strategy, numbers and types of samples collected, risk assessment approach, collaboration to minimize injury to coral, munitions recovery and treatment, current study and modeling. Preliminary results are not provided.

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Ordnance Reef (HI-06) Sea Disposed Military Munitions Site Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) & Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 22 August 2013 US Army Corps of Engineers Army Corps of Engineers BUILDING STRONG速 BUILDING STRONG速 1 1
Presenters Mr. J. C. King Director for Munitions and Chemical Matters Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) or ODASA(ESOH) Mr. Geoffrey Carton Support Contractor, CALIBRE Systems Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) ODASA(ESOH) Mr. Hudson Kekaula Senior Environmental Program Manager Pacific Ocean Division (POD) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2 BUILDING STRONG速
Agenda Location Background and Site History Authority Remedial Investigation-Like Study Technology (Removal and At-sea Demilitarization) Demonstration Associated Research and Activities Summary and Websites Q&A 3 BUILDING STRONG速
Site Location 4 BUILDING STRONG速
Background 1996: Reports of munitions at Pokai Bay, Waianae Sewage Treatment Plant 2002: USACE surveys military munitions present at Pokai Bay; none found to pose an imminent and substantial hazard 2005: Community raises concerns with presence of military munitions 2006: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts Army-sponsored screening-level survey of Ordnance Reef (HI-06) 2007: - NOAAs Screening-level Survey Report released to the public - Ordnance Reef Coordinating Council (ORCC) established 2009: University of Hawaii (UH) conducts sampling for remedial investigation (RI)-like (sediment, seawater and biota) 2011: - Technology demonstrations conducted - Draft RI-like study submitted 2012: Follow-on investigation 5 BUILDING STRONG速
Authority for Research at HI-06 FY07 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), P.L. 109-364, Sec 314, Research on Effects of Ocean Disposal of Munitions Required DoD to: Identify disposal sites Identify navigation and safety hazards Research effects of disposed military munitions on: The Ocean Environment Those Who Use It Studies at HI-06 done as research and development 6 BUILDING STRONG速
Military Munitions Present at HI-06 Small Arms Area A 14 Area B 229 Area C 12,557 Total 12,800 Larger than 105 mm, bombs, rockets, etc. 0 0 874 874 Above .50 caliber to 105 mm 0 1,461 6,061 7,525 Estimated quantities based on NOAAs 2011 Coral Survey Military munitions present are discarded military munitions (DMM) not unexploded ordnance (UXO) 7 BUILDING STRONG速
2006 NOAA Screening-level Survey Disposal area bounded to depth of about 300 + feet Munitions observed at depths from 24 feet to the surveys maximum depth (approximately 320 feet) Samples (97 sediment and 49 fish) collected and analyzed DNT detected in four sediment samples Explosives not detected in biota Low enhancement of metals in sediment Explosive hazards low, if munitions left undisturbed Health hazard low, but data gaps exist There was no evidence of widespread contamination from munitions some localized enrichment 8 BUILDING STRONG速
Scoping of RI-like Study Community concerns based on results of 2006 NOAA Screening-level Survey: Are fish safe to eat? Fish caught not representative of those eaten locally Whole fish analysis not reflective of local use Sampling not representative of seasonal differences Detection limits for some metals too high Study question: Do munitions at Ordnance Reef pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment? 9 BUILDING STRONG速
Contaminants of Potential Concern (COPC) TNT 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT) 2,6-DNT 2-amino (Am)-4,6-DNT 4-Am-2,6-DNT RDX Picric acid Nitroglycerin Arsenic (speciated) Copper Lead Added for second round: 2,4-dinitrophenol Picramic acid Phthalates Pyrene 10 BUILDING STRONG速
Stratified Sampling Approach Other sources of potential contamination considered were stormwater runoff, the municipal sewage outfall, and building materials deposited for an artificial reef Investigation used four strata to separate impacts: Control - Natural (no DMM) reef (CON) Wastewater treatment plant outfall pipe (WWTP) Coastal non-point source stream discharge (NPS) Munitions disposal area on reef (DMM) 11 BUILDING STRONG速
Sampling Coverage Sample Type Samples Sediment 46 Seawater 16 Fish 79 Octopus 36 Crab 28 Seaweed (limu) 36 12 BUILDING STRONG速
Risk Assessment Hawaiians tend to consume a greater amount of seafood than other Americans (54 g/day) Interviews resulted in the use of two-seafood consumption levels in the risk assessment: HI-06 Average (84 g/day 10% from site) HI-06 High-end (161 g/day 100% from site) Unlikely DMM area could support the rate of consumption used in the Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) 15 BUILDING STRONG速
Technology Demonstration Preliminary actions Environmental Assessment (EA) - Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) NOAA Coral Avoidance and Minimization of Injury Plan (CAMIP) Demonstration Remotely Operated Underwater Munitions Recovery System (ROUMRS) Energetic Hazards Destruction System (EHDS) 17 BUILDING STRONG速
Technology Demonstrations ROUMRS EHDS Underwater Portable Acoustic Contraband Detector (PACD) In-situ explosive detection (Hammerhead) Corrosion assessment 18 BUILDING STRONG速
NOAAs CAMIP Impacts to coral and other benthic habitats was a major concern NOAAs survey of sea-disposed munitions and coral Assisted Army in development of best management practices Identified relative risk to coral and other benthic habitats Led to more efficient use of field time Allowed NOAA to better protect resources Minor injuries to corals mitigate with coral nursery Coral Majority of area sand or uncolonized hard bottom Coral colonies present, but substantial space to for ROV Coral colonies abundant, little space for ROV Presence of large coral colonies Little to no relief Low Low Low to moderate High Low vertical relief Low Low to moderate Moderate to high High High vertical relief Low Low to moderate Moderate to high High Relief 19 BUILDING STRONG速
ROUMRS and EHDS Concept of Operations ROUMRS Process Steps EHDS Process Steps Deploy ROV, document site and stage salvage basket on seafloor Lift Salvage Basket on to DSV deck Transit ROV to UWMM, tentatively identify and recover to ROV hopper Identify and inventory salvage basket contents Retract ROV hopper and transit to salvage basket X-Ray and segregate munitions by size and fill Transfer UWMM from ROV hopper to salvage basket Use remotely operated, water cooled, band saw to cut munitions Once salvage basket is full, rig lift bag and towline and use ROV to activate lift Load RCBO and heat to appropriate temperature to degrade energetics Surface craft tows submerged salvage basket to DSV for munitions demilitarization (EHDS) Inspect and certify treated materials as safe or retreat, recycle scrap Lower salvage basket into water for reuse 20 BUILDING STRONG速
ROUMRS 21 BUILDING STRONG速
ROUMRS Operations Underwater Recovery 22 BUILDING STRONG速
EHDS 23 BUILDING STRONG速
EHDS Identification and Remote Cutting 24 BUILDING STRONG速
Technology Demonstration Results ROUMRS: Able to survey sea-disposal areas and recover sea-disposed munitions Recovered: 80 suspected munitions (138 items encrusted to bottom) 2,300 small arms ROV is capable of supporting numerous scientific tools and research efforts EHDS: Proved the at-sea disposal concept to be effective and a viable tool for future use Destroyed: 74 medium to large caliber munitions and 2,300 small arms 330 pounds of explosives and 135 pounds of propellant 25 BUILDING STRONG速
Associated Research and Activities Survey of Propellants Washing Ashore NOAA Current Study and Modeling Community Outreach and UXO Awareness (3Rs) Ordnance Reef Coordinating Council (ORCC) Media Engagements 26 BUILDING STRONG速
Conclusions Community engagement is time consuming, but critical to success A holistic approach to site characterization is necessary Impacts from the sea-disposed munitions at Ordnance Reef do not appear to be significant Tools are available for the recovery and at-sea demilitarization of munitions Research is ongoing (corrosion, impact assessment) For a number of reasons (e.g., explosives safety) it is best to leave underwater munitions alone Explosives safety education is a valid risk management tool 28 BUILDING STRONG速
Questions? 29 BUILDING STRONG速
Mahalo! 30 BUILDING STRONG速
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Web Sites for Additional Information HI-06 Ordnance Reef http://www.ordnancereefhawaii.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ordnance-Reef-Hawaii/169281289801652 (Facebook) HI-05 Hawaii Undersea Military Munitions Assessment (HUMMA) http://hummaproject.com/ 32 BUILDING STRONG速

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2013 Ordnance Reef HI - webinar- wo prelim results

  • 1. Ordnance Reef (HI-06) Sea Disposed Military Munitions Site Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) & Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 22 August 2013 US Army Corps of Engineers Army Corps of Engineers BUILDING STRONG速 BUILDING STRONG速 1 1
  • 2. Presenters Mr. J. C. King Director for Munitions and Chemical Matters Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environment, Safety and Occupational Health) or ODASA(ESOH) Mr. Geoffrey Carton Support Contractor, CALIBRE Systems Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) ODASA(ESOH) Mr. Hudson Kekaula Senior Environmental Program Manager Pacific Ocean Division (POD) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 3. Agenda Location Background and Site History Authority Remedial Investigation-Like Study Technology (Removal and At-sea Demilitarization) Demonstration Associated Research and Activities Summary and Websites Q&A 3 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 5. Background 1996: Reports of munitions at Pokai Bay, Waianae Sewage Treatment Plant 2002: USACE surveys military munitions present at Pokai Bay; none found to pose an imminent and substantial hazard 2005: Community raises concerns with presence of military munitions 2006: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts Army-sponsored screening-level survey of Ordnance Reef (HI-06) 2007: - NOAAs Screening-level Survey Report released to the public - Ordnance Reef Coordinating Council (ORCC) established 2009: University of Hawaii (UH) conducts sampling for remedial investigation (RI)-like (sediment, seawater and biota) 2011: - Technology demonstrations conducted - Draft RI-like study submitted 2012: Follow-on investigation 5 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 6. Authority for Research at HI-06 FY07 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), P.L. 109-364, Sec 314, Research on Effects of Ocean Disposal of Munitions Required DoD to: Identify disposal sites Identify navigation and safety hazards Research effects of disposed military munitions on: The Ocean Environment Those Who Use It Studies at HI-06 done as research and development 6 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 7. Military Munitions Present at HI-06 Small Arms Area A 14 Area B 229 Area C 12,557 Total 12,800 Larger than 105 mm, bombs, rockets, etc. 0 0 874 874 Above .50 caliber to 105 mm 0 1,461 6,061 7,525 Estimated quantities based on NOAAs 2011 Coral Survey Military munitions present are discarded military munitions (DMM) not unexploded ordnance (UXO) 7 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 8. 2006 NOAA Screening-level Survey Disposal area bounded to depth of about 300 + feet Munitions observed at depths from 24 feet to the surveys maximum depth (approximately 320 feet) Samples (97 sediment and 49 fish) collected and analyzed DNT detected in four sediment samples Explosives not detected in biota Low enhancement of metals in sediment Explosive hazards low, if munitions left undisturbed Health hazard low, but data gaps exist There was no evidence of widespread contamination from munitions some localized enrichment 8 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 9. Scoping of RI-like Study Community concerns based on results of 2006 NOAA Screening-level Survey: Are fish safe to eat? Fish caught not representative of those eaten locally Whole fish analysis not reflective of local use Sampling not representative of seasonal differences Detection limits for some metals too high Study question: Do munitions at Ordnance Reef pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment? 9 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 10. Contaminants of Potential Concern (COPC) TNT 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT) 2,6-DNT 2-amino (Am)-4,6-DNT 4-Am-2,6-DNT RDX Picric acid Nitroglycerin Arsenic (speciated) Copper Lead Added for second round: 2,4-dinitrophenol Picramic acid Phthalates Pyrene 10 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 11. Stratified Sampling Approach Other sources of potential contamination considered were stormwater runoff, the municipal sewage outfall, and building materials deposited for an artificial reef Investigation used four strata to separate impacts: Control - Natural (no DMM) reef (CON) Wastewater treatment plant outfall pipe (WWTP) Coastal non-point source stream discharge (NPS) Munitions disposal area on reef (DMM) 11 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 13. Risk Assessment Hawaiians tend to consume a greater amount of seafood than other Americans (54 g/day) Interviews resulted in the use of two-seafood consumption levels in the risk assessment: HI-06 Average (84 g/day 10% from site) HI-06 High-end (161 g/day 100% from site) Unlikely DMM area could support the rate of consumption used in the Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) 15 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 14. Technology Demonstration Preliminary actions Environmental Assessment (EA) - Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) NOAA Coral Avoidance and Minimization of Injury Plan (CAMIP) Demonstration Remotely Operated Underwater Munitions Recovery System (ROUMRS) Energetic Hazards Destruction System (EHDS) 17 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 15. Technology Demonstrations ROUMRS EHDS Underwater Portable Acoustic Contraband Detector (PACD) In-situ explosive detection (Hammerhead) Corrosion assessment 18 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 16. NOAAs CAMIP Impacts to coral and other benthic habitats was a major concern NOAAs survey of sea-disposed munitions and coral Assisted Army in development of best management practices Identified relative risk to coral and other benthic habitats Led to more efficient use of field time Allowed NOAA to better protect resources Minor injuries to corals mitigate with coral nursery Coral Majority of area sand or uncolonized hard bottom Coral colonies present, but substantial space to for ROV Coral colonies abundant, little space for ROV Presence of large coral colonies Little to no relief Low Low Low to moderate High Low vertical relief Low Low to moderate Moderate to high High High vertical relief Low Low to moderate Moderate to high High Relief 19 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 17. ROUMRS and EHDS Concept of Operations ROUMRS Process Steps EHDS Process Steps Deploy ROV, document site and stage salvage basket on seafloor Lift Salvage Basket on to DSV deck Transit ROV to UWMM, tentatively identify and recover to ROV hopper Identify and inventory salvage basket contents Retract ROV hopper and transit to salvage basket X-Ray and segregate munitions by size and fill Transfer UWMM from ROV hopper to salvage basket Use remotely operated, water cooled, band saw to cut munitions Once salvage basket is full, rig lift bag and towline and use ROV to activate lift Load RCBO and heat to appropriate temperature to degrade energetics Surface craft tows submerged salvage basket to DSV for munitions demilitarization (EHDS) Inspect and certify treated materials as safe or retreat, recycle scrap Lower salvage basket into water for reuse 20 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 19. ROUMRS Operations Underwater Recovery 22 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 21. EHDS Identification and Remote Cutting 24 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 22. Technology Demonstration Results ROUMRS: Able to survey sea-disposal areas and recover sea-disposed munitions Recovered: 80 suspected munitions (138 items encrusted to bottom) 2,300 small arms ROV is capable of supporting numerous scientific tools and research efforts EHDS: Proved the at-sea disposal concept to be effective and a viable tool for future use Destroyed: 74 medium to large caliber munitions and 2,300 small arms 330 pounds of explosives and 135 pounds of propellant 25 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 23. Associated Research and Activities Survey of Propellants Washing Ashore NOAA Current Study and Modeling Community Outreach and UXO Awareness (3Rs) Ordnance Reef Coordinating Council (ORCC) Media Engagements 26 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 24. Conclusions Community engagement is time consuming, but critical to success A holistic approach to site characterization is necessary Impacts from the sea-disposed munitions at Ordnance Reef do not appear to be significant Tools are available for the recovery and at-sea demilitarization of munitions Research is ongoing (corrosion, impact assessment) For a number of reasons (e.g., explosives safety) it is best to leave underwater munitions alone Explosives safety education is a valid risk management tool 28 BUILDING STRONG速
  • 28. Web Sites for Additional Information HI-06 Ordnance Reef http://www.ordnancereefhawaii.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ordnance-Reef-Hawaii/169281289801652 (Facebook) HI-05 Hawaii Undersea Military Munitions Assessment (HUMMA) http://hummaproject.com/ 32 BUILDING STRONG速