Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) OEW Cost Effectiveness Risk Tool (OEWCert)
Abstract
Efficient and effective allocation of resources has always been a prime management consideration. Due to the public perception of risk and the political considerations related to the Ordnance Explosive Waste (OEW) Program, a quantitative management tool was developed to calculate the amount of risk reduction that can be achieved per dollar spent on OEW site remediation. This tool, developed by QuantiTech, Inc., is the OEW Cost Effectiveness Risk Tool (OEWCert). Effective use of the model will allow the U.S. Army Engineer Division, Huntsville, OEW Mandatory Center of Expertise and Design Center to prioritize Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) remediation based on cost effectiveness. In addition, the model will facilitate cost planning and aid in the formulation of remediation standards for all FUDS. The following sections provide a general overview of each of the model applications addressing background, methodology, data requirements, and model output products. Currently, FUDS are characterized by a Risk Assessment Code (RAC) classification. The RAC system was developed in accordance with Army Regulation 385-10, The Army Safety Program, and Military Standard 882B, System Safety Program Requirements, and assigns subjective values to assess hazard sensitivity and hazard consequence levels. The cumulative severity and probability values for a site are summed and compared to a matrix of set values. Based on this comparison, a site is given a RAC classification ranging from one to five. RAC one indicates the OEW contamination at the FUDS presents an imminent hazard and emergency actions are required. RAC five indicates no action is required at the FUDS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA507462
Entities
People
- Arkie Fanning
- Jeffrey L. Riggs
Organizations
- United States Army Corps of Engineers