[CPEO-MEF] Ft. Ord (CA) site security

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

The Site Security Program at former Ft. Ord, California, continues to 
serve as a model for properties with unexploded ordnance remaining. The 
latest Munitions Response Site (MRS) Security Program annual report may 
be downloaded from 
http://www.fortordcleanup.com/adminrec/ar_pdfs/AR-OE-0422D/Appendix_B/
as a 2.9 MB PDF file.

The following is an illustrative excerpt:

2.1 Changes to Perimeter Fence and Inspections On April 21, 2005, 
evidence of a trespass (tracks from a culvert passing under the 
perimeter fence) in the impact area (MRS-BLM) (attachment 2) was 
reported by an MMRP crew. The evidence of trespass was associated with 
the reported disappearance of a MEC item (2.36 inch high explosive 
anti-tank rocket) that had been located during MEC removal activities 
and had been left in place (buried) pending detonation. Local police and 
federal investigators responded, collected physical evidence, and 
interviewed associated personnel. Although the MEC item was later 
discovered at another location within the MRS-BLM perimeter fence, a 
review of site security procedures for MRS-BLM by the Presidio of 
Monterey Police, USACE, and Fort Ord BRAC MMRP staff was conducted in 
response to the incident and resulted in implementation of changes in 
the configuration of the MRS-BLM perimeter fencing and MRS security 
procedures:

* An inspection of the MRS-BLM perimeter fence was conducted to identify 
locations similar to that identified as the point of access identified 
in the 21 April trespass report (confluence of a surface water culvert 
and the MRS-BLM perimeter fence). Fencing at culverts and similar areas 
around MRS-BLM was modified (additional strand(s) added) to cover the 
opening the extent possible without creating potential erosion 
situations or increasing the hazard for wildlife.

* During the security review and fence inspection, evidence of previous 
trespass was identified in other areas within and surrounding MRS-BLM 
April 25 (2), April 27, May 13, and May 21. In response to this 
evidence, a system of regular inspections of the MRS-BLM perimeter fence 
was implemented to attempt to identify and adjust entry points and 
potential weaknesses in the perimeter fence.

* Deficiencies in the perimeter fence identified during an inspection 
are repaired immediately if possible, or a temporary repair is done and 
the situation noted. The results are reported to the BLM, USACE, and POM 
PD. Necessary permanent repairs are made by crews from the BLM or USACE 
contractors.

* Changes were also made to procedures in relocating and treating MEC 
items discovered during removal procedures.


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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
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