5.1 The Operational Plan (OP) should describe
the technical approach to performing the work, showing the procedures
to accomplish hazardous/regulated materials handling during the cutting
process, the step-by-step method for recycling the vessel, scrap metal
handling, and the processes in place for assuring compliance with
applicable worker safety and environmental laws.
5.2 The technical approach should address the
following issues relating to all work being performed:
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.1 provide a schedule showing the progressive
order in which the work will be carried out;
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.2 describe the arrangement of the facility to
accommodate the flow of regulated material and completion of recycling.
Include sufficient information to provide a detailed understanding
of how production flow will be incorporated in the proposed facility.
Include:
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.3 provide step-by-step procedures to be followed
when performing the recycling, including hazardous/regulated material
identification and remediation, and ship dismantling, including:
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.1 plans for using a drydock, slip, floating dock
or other method;
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.2 procedures for identification and marking of
hazardous materials;
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.3 measures to be taken to insure intact stability
during hull recycling;
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.4 procedures for final recycling of the underwater
hulls;
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.5 measures to be taken to prevent flooding/sinking
of the hull;
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.6 measures to be taken to prevent slag or other
contaminants from entering the water;
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.7 cleaning tanks and bilges prior to recycling;
and
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.8 dealing with piping and fittings;
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.4 the procedures should be sufficiently detailed
to demonstrate the ability of the recycler to understand the scope
of the work effort required and degree of difficulty involved;
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.5 describe the procedures to be used for securing
the vessel in the event of severe weather;
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.6 describe procedures to be used in removing
fuel and oils prior to cutting; and
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.7 describe procedures for removing and disposing
of bilge and sump oil.