Ammo 68 Answers – Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the military munitions rule (MMR)?
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to clarify when conventional and chemical military munitions become hazardous waste
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MM that lands off-range are considered WMM if they
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are not promptly rendered safe or retrieved.
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Which of the following is WMM?
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Munitions turned into Supply Point Amnesty Box
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Select all items that are considered as MM.
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Chemical munitions and agents Explosives, pyrotechnics, chemical or riot control agents
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Which group takes the lead role to declare, conduct, or terminate Level 1 emergencies?
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EOD personnel
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In which regulation, pamphlet or standard would you locate hazardous WMM characteristics?
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40 CFR, Part 261, Subpart C or D
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Which federal entity governs the Resources Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA)?
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U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
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When submitting a Designated Disposition Authority (DDA) Request, what item(s) must you provide if applicable to the appropriate DDA? Select all that apply.
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Potential Use Statement. Explanation of Circumstances Statement. Regulatory Status Statement. Availability Statement
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How does the MMR support sustainable range management?
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By minimizing potential explosive hazards and harmful environmental impacts and by promoting R3
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Select all items not included in the military munitions' definition.
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Nuclear weapons and components with warhead included Munitions not produced for DOD purposes Wholly inert items Improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
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During an emergency response, the EOD leader determined it was necessary to transport an item to a secure location and destroy it by detonation. Identify this emergency response type.
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letter choice A
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When assisted by a Designated Disposition Authority (DDA), which condition code would the DDA provide to identify WMM?
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Condition Code V
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Typically, how would munitions Item Managers report to a DDA that a propellant failed its propellant stability test?
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An Urgent Notice of Ammunition Reclassification (NAR)
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Which 40 CFR Part would you research to find regulation requiring storage units to be designed and operated with containment systems and controls for hazardous waste munitions and explosives?
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40 CFR Part 265.1201
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Which of the following is designated as used military munitions (MM)?
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40mm grenade fired in function test
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When are permits required for scrap medal reactivity treatment?
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Only when the material qualifies as hazardous waste and an exemption does apply.
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Which 49 CFR Part would you research to locate treatment, disposal, applicable permitting procedures and technical standards instructions for hazardous WMM?
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40 CFR Parts 260 through 270
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You have requested disposition instructions from an applicable DDA. How long does the DDA have to respond to your request?
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60 Days
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When does MM become WMM?
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All of the above.
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Based on the MMR, when can normal transportation requirements for hazardous waste (HW) be exempted?
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When activities use Conditional Exemption (CE) for transportation
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Per MMR and RCRA requirements, certain conditions must exist for an item to be considered a military munition (MM). Select three required conditions that constitute a MM.
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Item must been produced by or used by or for the U.S. Armed Services . Item must have been produced or used for national defense and security .
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An Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD) office receives a call from the local police indicating they require a Level 2 emergency response. The police request the EOD obtain an emergency permit. What is the first step the EOD should take?
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Determine if a Level 1 or a Level 2 response is required
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During an explosives or munitions emergency response, who must transport munitions from an operational range to another location for the purpose of destruction?
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Range personnel
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Which of the following characteristics distinguishes a difference between Level 1 and Level 2 emergencies?
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Level 2 emergencies do not require immediate response activities.
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Why is range boundary documentation required?
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To comply with MMR requirements
