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Happy Holidays

The holiday season is upon us once again and I ask our UXOInfo.com readers to remember those men and women serving overseas who are unable to make it home to be with their families. I especially want our readers to remember the brave EOD and UXO technicians in Iraq and Afghanistan who have the difficult and dangerous task of clearing IEDs and explosives.

This month we have some very interesting articles for you including articles related to some unusual UXO finds, a plan by the Navy to expand one of its water ranges, a depleted uranium issue on a range in Hawaii, fires on two ranges, and more.

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Army Runs Into Snag With NRC Over Depleted Uranium at Schofield Barracks

Honolulu, Hawaii The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) briefed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on plans to begin a $80M construction project at Schofield Barracks in support of the planned Stryker Brigade training area. The project which was scheduled to begin this month with a controlled burn on a range, was not received well by the NRC. The NRC reportedly warned the USACE that they were at risk of sanctions if the project proceeded as planned due to the lack of a license to possess, decommission, or transport depleted uranium (DU) at Schofield Barracks.

The use of DU at Schofield Barracks has been attributed to the training conducted between 1962 and 1968. DU was initially discovered in 2005 during a munitions clearance operation. The Army also conducted a removal action of soil suspected of containing DU at Schofield in 2008. A portion of soil from that removal was shipped off-island for disposal while additional potentially contaminated soil remains in storage awaiting shipment. This removal action is now under scrutiny from the NRC because it was the contractor and not the owner of the DU who had the NRC license to handle and transport DU.

Article continued on the UXOInfo.com website - DU and the NRC at Schofield Barracks.

WWII UXO Found Near Busy Airport

Warsaw, Poland Construction workers digging near Chopin International Airport uncovered five unexploded bombs dating back to WWII. The ordnance were discovered approximately a quarter mile away from the airport. Authorities responded and evacuated the nearby Marriott hotel while a bomb disposal team responded. The airport was not impacted during the response. One of the bombs recovered from the construction site is shown below. The bombs were all safely relocated to an area where they were properly disposed of without incident.

WWII Era Bomb Rendered Safe for Off-Site Disposal

Plymouth City, United Kingdom Construction workers uncovered a UXO in a busy part of the city. The police responded and evacuated over 500 homes and businesses including a hotel so a British military EOD unit could respond. EOD identified the UXO as a WWII era 70kg German bomb. EOD determined that the bomb was unsafe to move so they conducted a render safe procedure on the bomb's fuzing. Following the render safe procedure, the bomb was safely moved off-shore into Cawsand Bay. The bomb was kept underwater overnight before being disposed of through an underwater detonation the following morning. The water served to minimize the blast and fragmentation zone associated with the disposal operation. The detonation reportedly caused a plume those rose out of the water approximately 25 feet.

Proposed Plan To Increase Danger Zone Due to UXO

Dahlgren, Virginia The USACE released a notice in the Federal Register to amend the existing permanent danger zone in the waters of the Upper Machodoc Creek and the Potomac River due to concerns for UXO in the area. The change would add a 100-yard buffer to what is known as the 'Middle Danger Area' to prevent public contact with UXO along the shoreline of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren. The comment period for the published proposed plan is open through 10 December 2010. NSWC Dahlgren conducts RDT&E on weapons and defense systems which includes the firing of munitions into the waters of the Potomac River.

View a copy of the Federal Register announcement for NSWC Dahlgren from UXOInfo.com.

Bonetti Explosives is a company that caters to the UXO industry and beyond. We provide many products and services that meet the demands of our customers like never before. Just a few of these include specialized moldable binary explosives, munitions debris recyling, and training for law enforcement and technicians.

When it comes to explosives, you should think about safety, low shipping cost, no storage requirements, high brisance, low price, versatility and reliability. Mattanite, Bonetti's binary explosive offers all of these features and more. You will soon learn that Mattanite is the ideal explosive for all of your UXO projects.

Improper demilitarization and recycling of military scrap and munitions debris has led to one of the largest and most fatal problems for the UXO industry. Bonetti's professional staff of seasoned UXO/EOD personnel know how to properly and safely recycle military scrap and munitions debris thereby eliminating risk to our clients. For the transition of munitions debris to civilian recycling, let Bonetti handle your scrap.

CH2M HILL is an industry leader providing munitions response services for planning, compliance, investigation and removal or remediation services. CH2M HILL provides the full scope of services required to support mission goals at sites suspected or known to have Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) contamination, from environmental management and permitting to regulatory site closure and property transfer.

CH2M Hill is the only company that has a transportable Controlled Detonation Chamber (CDC) technology approved by the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) for destruction of munitions, explosives, and energetics. CH2M HILL provides the following munitions response services:

• Characterization Services
• Removal/Remediation Services
• Digital Geophysical Mapping (DGM) Surveys
• Explosives Risk Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance
• Air Monitoring
• Chemistry Services
• Controlled Detonation Chamber (CDC) Technology

Schonstedt Instrument Company is the world's leading manufacturer of hand-held Fluxgate magnetometers for UXO and weapons detection. Schonstedt magnetic locators find ferrous metal targets used in landmines, buried ordnance, other munitions and explosives of concern (MEC), and hidden weapons. They have been tested and proven by the US military, private contractors and NGOs in military and humanitarian de-mining operations around the globe. For a 1-page overview of the company's magnetic locator product line, go to www.findordnance.com.

Schonstedt Instrument Company
100 Edmond Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
USA
Contact: Tylee Ulmer

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Mountain Side Rescue Training Exercise Results in UXO Find

Cumbria, United Kingdom Members of the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team conducting a training exercise on a mountain side came across a tail fin assembly of a munition partially sticking out of the ground. One member of the team who previously served in the Royal Artillery recognized the fins as those from a mortar round. The team marked the area and moved their training away from the hillside before calling the police to report the find.

The police responded the following morning with technical support from a Catterick-based bomb disposal squad. Rescue team personnel lead the bomb disposal technicians to the location of the partially buried mortar fins (shown in the image to the right). The bomb disposal squad safely excavated around the fins and determined that the fins were indeed attached to an intact mortar. The bomb disposal squad reported the munition as a live WWII era mortar. The bomb disposal technicians safely disposed of the mortar in place through open detonation without incident.

Suspect Munition Item Found By Divers

Honolulu, Hawaii Divers inspecting the discharge pipe at the Kahe Power Plant discovered an item in the water that resembled a munition. The divers called the Honolulu Police to report the find and described the item as a five foot long cylindrical body with fins and a propeller. The police responded with technical support from the bomb squad. As a safety precaution the surrounding area was sealed off while the bomb squad investigated. Thinking that the item was a torpedo, the bomb squad called the Navy for assistance in identifying the suspect munition. EOD identified the device as a directional buoy, not a munition item. The buoy was safely removed without incident.

Project Manager MMRP Wanted

Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. (ITSI), a Gilbane company, is a national Engineering, Construction & Consulting firm based in Walnut Creek, California, (www.itsi.com) focusing on providing design-build infrastructure and environmental solutions for our clients. ITSI's clients include all branches of the Department of Defense in addition to municipal and commercial clients.

We are seeking a Project Manager MMRP for our Denver CO office to work on environmental and remediation projects.

• Directing and coordinating reporting and field activities relating to multiple munitions projects.
• Supervising and supporting UXO technicians and geophysical staff in day-to-day project management.
• Reviewing and preparing documents related to Munitions Surveys, Work Plans, RI/FS Reports and After Action Reports.
• Supervising and controlling the procurement and contract management of subcontractors.
• Manage field activities ranging from PA/SI to remediation activities.
• Responsible for proposal preparation and estimate pricing.
• Monitoring and controlling project budgets, direct costs and schedules.
• Primary client contact with installation and service agency on projects.
• Preparing project progress and financial reports.

For more information including contact information, please see the entire Help Wanted Ad on the UXOInfo.com website or visit the Careers section of ITSI's website at www.itsi.com/careers.php.

CAPE, Inc. (www.cape-inc.com) is a Department of Defense construction company focusing on remediation and infrastructure projects stateside and internationally. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices throughout the U.S., and projects around the globe, CAPE is recognized by clients for superior service.

We are currently seeking a qualified Project Manager to bid and manage MEC (munitions and explosives of concern) work and HTRW (hazardous, toxic & radioactive waste) work.

The ideal candidate will have MEC and HTRW experience, preferably with Dept. of Defense (DoD). Commercial/industrial background a plus. Experienced in bidding and successfully executing these types of projects as a Project Manager.

Help Wanted Ad continued on the UXOInfo.com website - Program Manager - MEC.

CH2M HILL Munitions Response Safety Manager - Huntsville, AL.

The challenge? Target Zero... each and every CH2M HILL employee taking responsibility to achieve zero incidents on every project. Our Munitions Response Safety Manager jobs provide you with an opportunity to lead munitions response projects including controlled detonation chamber (CDC) projects to achieve Target Zero. Each day, you will be the face of CH2M HILL's H&S program as you complete complex technical work on a wide range of client projects using multiple HS&E disciplines to achieve compliance with CH2M HILL's HS&E standards and regulatory requirements. You should be a strong communicator with a BS degree and 15 years Munitions Response experience activities with emphasis on Safety for field operations and project execution, and have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each health and safety job.

For more information including contact information, please see the entire Help Wanted Ad on the UXOInfo.com website.

UXO QC Specialist Wanted

Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. (ITSI), a Gilbane company, is a national Engineering, Construction & Consulting firm based in Walnut Creek, California, (www.itsi.com) focusing on providing design-build infrastructure and environmental solutions for our clients. ITSI's clients include all branches of the Department of Defense in addition to municipal and commercial clients.

We are seeking a UXO QC Specialist for our Denver CO office to work on environmental and remediation projects at Ft. Bliss, TX.

• Performs unexploded ordnance disposal (UXO).
• Supervises the location of surface and subsurface UXO using visual means and magnetometers.
• Prepares an on-site safe holding area and/or disposal site for UXO.
• Implement the UXO specific sections of the Quality Control Program for all OE related evolutions.
• Conduct quality control inspections of all UXO and explosives operations for compliance with established procedures.
• Implement Quality Control plans and reports to Corporate Quality Control Director.
• Direct and approve all corrective actions to ensure all OE related work complies with contractual requirements.
• Prepare After Action Reports and participate in preparation of Remedial Investigation Reports.

For more information including contact information, please see the entire Help Wanted Ad on the UXOInfo.com website or visit the Careers section of ITSI's website at www.itsi.com/careers.php.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is committed to assisting industry and government achieve world-class competitiveness. CTC has full-time openings for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Program Analysts in a number of CTC locations.

Qualified candidates will be able to prepare Flight's recurring training program to include scheduling, tracking and reporting Flight's shortages and missed training, assist the EOD Flight Chief with validation of the training program, schedule Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and advanced EOD courses with respective MAJCOM that the base is assigned and other vendor training to ensure currency of assigned members, and assist with Flight training and equipment needs for contingency deployments and all base support requirements to include Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) which includes all AFI 10-series requirements.

The successful individual will facilitate and support implementation of EOD-related training programs developed for other base functional areas, to include local weapons safety, munitions familiarization, explosive ordnance reconnaissance, base recovery after attack, bomb threats, bomb discoveries, etc, conduct and/or provide implementation support of EOD presentations, plans and programs related to public awareness seminars and training for federal, state and local civilian and law enforcement personnel/agencies, develop and update lesson plans as necessary and assist in preparation of OIs for EOD Flight functions.

Help Wanted Ad continued on the UXOInfo.com website - EOD Program Analysts.

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Marine EOD Technician Killed From IED

Helmand Province, Afghanistan Staff Sergeant Jordan Emrick was killed when he reportedly stepped on a concealed IED. Emrick, who was 26 years old served with the 1st EOD Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group based at Camp Pendleton, California. He joined the Marines in 2002 immediately after graduating from high school. In addition to his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Emrick earlier served in Iraq. He is survived by his parents who currently live in Lexington, Kentucky.

Safety Concerns Raised Over Fire on Range Land

Lompoc, California Firefighters had to take extra precautions as they fought a fire on Vandenberg Air Force Base due to concenrs over UXO in the area. The Bear Creek fire which burned for four days scorching nearly 1,300 acres was reportedly caused by an arching power line. At one time, over 150 firefighters with the Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara Co. Fire Department, Lompoc City Fire Deparment, the US Forest Service and Ventura County Fire Department were involved in the effort. No injuries were reported.

Impact Area Fire Fighting Efforts Hampered By UXO

Edinburgh, Indiana The National Guard spent several weeks battling a fire that started in their impact area on 21 October. Due to concerns over UXO in the area, the firefighting efforts utilized helicopters to deliver water to the area. The fire reportedly started when a flare used in the impact area caught the grass on fire. No residential properties were ever in danger but several neighbors did voice concerns to their Congressman and the Base Commander about heavy smoke in the area.

Along with the helicopter delivered water, the base conducted controlled burns in areas surrounding the impact area to keep the keep the fire from spreading. As a result of the fire, the base announced plans to place restrictions on ordnance that can be used in training including a temporarily ban on the use of tracer rounds and aircraft-dropped flares.

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The 16-inch Mk-19 Naval projectile is designed for use against personnel on the beach or inland by delivering a concentration of submunitions (M43 grenades). The one-piece forged steel projectile body has a streamlined ogive and a metal rotating band. The projectile is threaded in the nose to accept an M556 Mechanical Time fuze and a 400 gram expulsion charge.

The projectile cavity contains 400 M43 fragmentation grenades, which are held in place by the base plug which is screwed into the base of the projectile. The grenades are arranged in 20 layers of 20 grenades each. The grenades are seated in the cavity behind a pusher plate with a separator dividing each layer. The grenades each contain 21.2 grams of explosive Composition A5.

When the projectile is launched from a 16-inch naval gun, the mechanical time fuze is activated. After the pre-set time, the fuze functions initiating the expelling charge. The force from the expelling charge detonation pushes the grenade load against the base plug, which shears the pins and ejects the grenades into the air stream. Centrifugal force disperses the grenades radially from the projectile line of flight. When each grenade impacts the target area, an ejection charge functions the grenade 4 to 6 feet above the impact surface. The grenade explodes in an air burst designed to inflict personnel casualties in the target area.