EHE Module: Munitions Type Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Sensitive

  • All UXO that are considered likely to function upon any interaction with exposed persons [e.g., submunitions, 40mm high explosive (HE) grenades, white phosphorus (WP) munitions, high-explosive antitank (HEAT) munitions, and practice munitions with sensitive fuzes, but excluding all other practice munitions].
  • All hand grenades containing energetic filler.
  • Bulk primary explosives, or mixtures of these with environmental media, such that the mixture poses an explosive hazard.

30

High explosive (used or damaged)

  • All UXO containing a high-explosive filler (e.g., RDX, Composition B), that are not considered “sensitive”.
  • All DMM containing a high-explosive filler that have:
    • Been damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Deteriorated to the point of instability.

25 

Pyrotechnic (used or damaged)

  • All UXO containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorous (e.g., flares, signals, simulators, smoke grenades).
  • All DMM containing pyrotechnic fillers other than white phosphorous (e.g., flares, signals, simulators, smoke grenades) that have:
    • Been damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Deteriorated to the point of instability.

20

High explosive (unused)

  • All DMM containing a high explosive filler that:
    • Have not been damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Are not deteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Propellant

  • All UXO containing mostly single-, double-, or triple-based propellant, or composite propellants (e.g., a rocket motor).
  • All DMM containing mostly single-, double-, or triple-based propellant, or composite propellants (e.g., a rocket motor) that are:
    • Damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Deteriorated to the point of instability.

15

Bulk secondary high explosives, pyrotechnics, or propellant

  • All DMM containing mostly single-, double-, or triple-based propellant, or composite propellants (e.g., a rocket motor), that are deteriorated.
  • Bulk secondary high explosives, pyrotechnic compositions, or propellant (not contained in a munition), or mixtures of these with environmental media such that the mixture poses an explosive hazard.

10

Pyrotechnic (not used or damaged)

  • All DMM containing a pyrotechnic fillers (i.e., red phosphorous), other than white phosphorous filler, that:
    • Have not been damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Are not deteriorated to the point of instability.

10

Practice

  • All UXO that are practice munitions that are not associated with a sensitive fuze.
  • All DMM that are practice munitions that are not associated with a sensitive fuze and that have not:
    • Been damaged by burning or detonation.
    • Deteriorated to the point of instability.

5

Riot control

  • All UXO or DMM containing a riot control agent filler (e.g., tear gas).

3

Small arms

  • All used munitions or DMM that are categorized as small arms ammunition [Physical evidence or historical evidence that no other types of munitions (e.g., grenades, subcaliber training rockets, demolition charges) were used or are present on the MRS is required for selection of this category.].

2

Evidence of no munitions

  • Following investigation of the MRS, there is physical evidence that there are no UXO or DMM present, or there is historical evidence indicating that no UXO or DMM are present.

0


DIRECTIONS:   Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 30).

 

EHE Module: Source of Hazard Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Former range

  • The MRS is a former military range where munitions (including practice munitions with sensitive fuzes) have been used. Such areas include: impact or target areas, associated buffer and safety zones, firing points, and live-fire maneuver areas.

10

Former munitions treatment (i.e., OB/OD) unit

  • The MRS is a location where UXO or DMM (e.g., munitions, bulk explosives, bulk pyrotechnic, or bulk propellants) were burned or detonated for the purpose of treatment prior to disposal.

8

Former practice munitions range

  • The MRS is a former military range on which only practice munitions without sensitive fuzes were used.

6

Former maneuver area

  • The MRS is a former maneuver area where no munitions other than flares, simulators, smokes, and blanks were used. There must be evidence that no other munitions were used at the location to place an MRS into this category.

5

Former burial pit or other disposal area

  • The MRS is a location where DMM were buried or disposed of (e.g., disposed of into a water body) without prior thermal treatment.

5

Former industrial operating facilities

  • The MRS is a location that is a former munitions maintenance, manufacturing, or demilitarization facility.

4

Former firing points

  • The MRS is a firing point, where the firing point is delineated as an MRS separate from the rest of a former military range.

4

Former missile or air defense artillery emplacements

  • The MRS is a former missile defense or air defense artillery (ADA) emplacement not associated with a military range.

2

Former storage or transfer points

  • The MRS is a location where munitions were stored or handled for transfer between different modes of transportation (e.g., rail to truck, truck to weapon system).

2

Former small arms range

  • The MRS is a former military range where only small arms ammunition was used [There must be evidence that no other types of munitions (e.g., grenades) were used or are present to place an MRS into this category.].

1

Evidence of no munitions

  • Following investigation of the MRS, there is physical evidence that no UXO or DMM are present, or there is historical evidence indicating that no UXO or DMM are present.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 10).

 

EHE Module: Location of Munitions Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Confirmed surface

  • Physical evidence indicates that there are UXO or DMM on the surface of the MRS.
  • Historical evidence (e.g., a confirmed incident report or accident report) indicates there are UXO or DMM on the surface of the MRS.

25

Confirmed subsurface, active

  • Physical evidence indicates the presence of UXO or DMM in the subsurface of the MRS, and the geological conditions at the MRS are likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed, in the future, by naturally occurring phenomena (e.g., drought, flooding, erosion, frost, heat heave, tidal action), or intrusive activities (e.g., plowing, construction, dredging) at the MRS are likely to expose UXO or DMM.
  • Historical evidence indicates that UXO or DMM are located in the subsurface of the MRS and the geological conditions at the MRS are likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed, in the future, by naturally occurring phenomena (e.g., drought, flooding, erosion, frost, heat heave, tidal action), or intrusive activities (e.g., plowing, construction, dredging) at the MRS are likely to expose UXO or DMM.

20

Confirmed subsurface, stable

  • Physical evidence indicates the presence of UXO or DMM in the subsurface of the MRS and the geological conditions at the MRS are not likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed, in the future, by naturally occurring phenomena, or intrusive activities at the MRS are not likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed.
  • Historical evidence indicates that UXO or DMM are located in the subsurface of the MRS and the geological conditions at the MRS are not likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed, in the future, by naturally occurring phenomena, or intrusive activities at the MRS are not likely to cause UXO or DMM to be exposed.

15

Suspected (physical evidence)

  • There is physical evidence (e.g., munitions debris, such fragments, penetrators, projectiles, shell casings, links, fins), other than the documented presence of UXO or DMM, indicating that UXO or DMM may be present at the MRS.

10

Suspected (historical evidence)

  • There is historical evidence indicating that UXO or DMM may be present at the MRS.

5

Subsurface, physical constraint

  • There is physical or historical evidence indicating that UXO or DMM may be present in the subsurface, but there is a physical constraint (e.g., pavement, water depth over 120 feet) preventing direct access to the UXO or DMM.

2

Small arms (regardless of location)

  • The presence of small arms ammunition is confirmed or suspected, regardless of other factors such as geological stability [There must be evidence that no other types of munitions (e.g., grenades) were used or are present at the MRS to place an MRS into this category.].

1

Evidence of no munitions

  • Following investigation of the MRS, there is physical evidence that there are no UXO or DMM present, or there is historical evidence indicating that no UXO or DMM are present.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 25).

 

Ease of Access Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

No barrier

  • There is no barrier preventing access to any part of the MRS (i.e., all parts of the MRS are accessible).

10

Barrier to MRS access is incomplete

  • There is a barrier preventing access to parts of the MRS, but not the entire MRS.

8

Barrier to MRS access is complete but not monitored

  • There is a barrier preventing access to all parts of the MRS, but there is no surveillance (e.g., by a guard) to ensure that the barrier is effectively preventing access to all parts of the MRS.

5

Barrier to MRS access is complete and monitored

  • There is a barrier preventing access to all parts of the MRS, and there is active, continual surveillance (e.g., by a guard, video monitoring) to ensure that the barrier is effectively preventing access to all parts of the MRS.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 10).

 

Status of Property Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Non-DoD control

  • The MRS is at a location that is no longer owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed or used by DoD. Examples are privately owned land or water bodies; land or water bodies owned or controlled by state, tribal, or local governments; and land or water bodies managed by other federal agencies.

5

Scheduled for transfer from DoD control

  • The MRS is on land or is a water body that is owned, leased, or otherwise possessed by DoD, and DoD plans to transfer that land or water body to the control of another entity (e.g., a state, tribal, or local government; a private party; another federal agency) within 3 years from the date the rule is applied.

3

DoD control

  • The MRS is on land or is a water body that is owned, leased, or otherwise possessed by DoD. With respect to property that is leased or otherwise possessed, DoD must control access to the MRS 24 hours per day, every day of the calendar year.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 5).

 

Population Density Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

>500 persons per square mile

  • There are more than 500 persons per square mile in the county in which the MRS is located, based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

5

100-500 persons per square mile

  • There are 100 to 500 persons per square mile in the county in which the MRS is located, based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

3

<100 persons per square mile

  • There are fewer than 100 persons per square mile in the county in which the MRS is located, based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

1


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 5).

 

Population Near Hazard Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

26 or more inhabited structures

  • There are 26 or more inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

5

16 to 25 inhabited structures

  • There are 16 to 25 inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

4

11 to 15 inhabited structures

  • There are 11 to 15 inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

3

6 to 10 inhabited structures

  • There are 6 to 10 inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

2

1 to 5 inhabited structures

  • There are 1 to 5 inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

1

0 inhabited structures

  • There are no inhabited structures located up to 2 miles from the boundary of the MRS, within the boundary of the MRS, or both.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 5).

 

Types of Activities/Structures Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Residential, educational, commercial, or subsistence

  • Activities are conducted, or inhabited structures are located up to two miles from the MRS's boundary or within the MRS's boundary, that are associated with any of the following purposes: residential, educational, child care, critical assets (e.g., hospitals, fire and rescue, police stations, dams), hotels, commercial, shopping centers, playgrounds, community gathering areas, religious sites, or sites used for subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering.

5

Parks and recreational areas

  • Activities are conducted, or inhabited structures are located up to two miles from the MRS's boundary or within the MRS's boundary, that are associated with parks, nature preserves, or other recreational uses.

4

Agricultural, forestry

  • Activities are conducted, or inhabited structures are located up to two miles from the MRS's boundary or within the MRS's boundary, that are associated with agriculture or forestry.

3

Industrial or warehousing

  • Activities are conducted, or inhabited structures are located up to two miles from the MRS's boundary or within the MRS's boundary,  that are associated with industrial activities or warehousing.

2

No known or recurring activities

  • There are no known or recurring activities occurring up to two miles from the MRS's boundary or within the MRS's boundary.

1


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 5).

 

Ecological and/or Cultural Resources Data Element Table

Classification

Description

Score

Ecological and cultural resources present

  • There are both ecological and cultural resources present on the MRS.

5

Ecological resources present

  • There are ecological resources present on the MRS.

3

Cultural resources present

  • There are cultural resources present on the MRS.

3

No ecological or cultural resources present

  • There are no ecological resources or cultural resources present on the MRS.

0


DIRECTIONS: Record the single highest score from above in the box to the right (maximum score = 5).