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2. 3 . 1 Objective oHm's procedure for the remote opening and stabilization of "unknown" items is similar to that described in the USEPA procedure with the exception that the containers will be opened remotely by fracturing the container with a trackhoe instead of fracturing the container with a low mass projectile (a .22 caliber bullet) . The procedure will safely accomplish two things : the container will be opened remotely, and the contents will be collected, stabilized, and readily handled in an inert sorbent media. 2 . 3 .2 Transportation of "Unknown" Items to Process Area Because a potential for toxic emissions during the opening and stabilizing of the items, and due to the close proximity occupied areas, OHM proposes to perform this procedure at a more isolated area to be designated by LLNL. The area selected should provide at least 1 mile of unoccupied downwind range as illustrated in figure 3. The containers will be carefully inspected and then repackaged into drums with an inert absorbent material. The packaging operation will be performed by a team of experienced technicians supervised by a field chemist. The drums will then be loaded onto a truck provided by LLNL. LLNL as generator of the material, will have to arrange a DOT waiver for the transportation of the drums to the designated process area. The drums will be transported in the early morning hours and be accompanied by an LLNL security escort while in transit to the consolidation area. When the drums arrive at the consolidation area, the drums will be unloaded and carefully unpacked. 2. 3 . 3 Remote Opening and Stabilization Procedure The following procedure provides a mechanism for the remote opening and stabilization of "unknown" lab pack items in a safe and efficient manner. Depending on the size of the containers, a number of containers will be positioned in the consolidation bed. As a general guideline: 32 - ounce containers -- approximately ten to a set 16 - ounce containers -- approximately twenty to a set 4 - ounce containers -- approximately fifty per set OHA