ETL 1110-1-158
28 Feb 95
requirements of Section 23 "Excavation" and Section 27 "Work in
Confined Spaces" of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements
Manual, EM 385-1-1 (latest revision). In addition, the
requirements of applicable OSHA standards, such as 1926.650
(Subpart P-Excavations) through 1926.652 (Requirements for
Protective Systems) and 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response), should be met.
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5.2.3
Logging Requirements.
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Boring and trench logging requirements should be specified in
this paragraph. EM 1110-1-4000 provides a summary of logging
requirements.
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5.2.4
Sampling Techniques.
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This section describes the acceptable techniques for obtaining
treatability study samples directly from the boring or pit. This
section should be developed jointly by the geologist and the
chemist. These requirements should be incorporated by the
Contractor in preparation of the SAP.
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5.2.5
Hole Abandonment/Decommissioning.
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This section should discuss the acceptable method of abandoning a
boring or trench. In some states, grouting of borings may be
required, particularly if ground water is encountered. In other
states, cuttings may be used for fill if they are clean.
Coordination may be required with the federal and state
regulatory authorities.
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5.3
Geotechnical Analyses.
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This section should list specific requirements for test
procedures (ASTM, etc...) to be used for geotechnical testing
performed during the treatability study. Test procedures should
be listed for both characterization and treatability study
testing. Any special testing requirements should be noted.
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