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o 10 I :) accomplished through the construction of an underground bum pit, the construction of an above ground bum pit or by the utilization of a pre-fabricated portable incineration unit. DEBRIS REDUCTION This section discusses guidelines to be followed during debris reduction operations not already addressed in this plan. If required by a government task order or notice-to-proceed, night operations may be conducted. Night operations shall be limited to reduction of debris by burning. Night operations shall only be conducted upon a determination by the Company Safety Officer, and concurrence by the government, that such operations can be conducted in a safe manner. BURNING OPERA nONS Open Air Burning - Open air burning of disaster related debris is prohibited by and within numerous jurisdictions. Open air burning will be accomplished on vegetative debris and/or clean woody debris only when directed by government task order. Under no circumstance will open air burning be conducted on C&O debris that is known, considered or suspect, by the government and the Company, to contain environmental/health hazardous materials (i.e. asbestos, arsenic, etc.). All appropriate fire protection measures will be established and maintained in accordance with the site management plan, site safety plan and the government task order. All personnel involved in open air burning operations will receive safety training pertaining to this to ensure compliance with the Corporate Accident Prevention Plan as part of the Corporate Safety Plan. Open air burning will be conducted above ground level. No open air burning will be conducted within 1000 feet of a structure or within 100 feet of the debris pile. An area of not less than 100 feet surrounding each bum site will be cleared of all combustible materials and marked to delineate the area as restricted. Air Curtain Burning - Air curtain burning of debris is the preferred method of the Company. Air curtain burning will be accomplished on vegetative debris and clean woody debris only, unless otherwise directed by government task order. Under no circumstance will air curtain burning be conducted on C&O debris that is known, considered or suspect, by the government and the Company, to contain environmental/health hazardous materials. All appropriate fire protection measures will be established and maintained in accordance with the site management plan, site safety plan and the government task order. All personnel involved in air curtain burning operations will receive safety training pertaining to this to ensure compliance with the Corporate Accident Prevention Plan as part of the Corporate Safety Plan. Air curtain burning will be conducted below ground level in a below ground pit, and above ground when geographically necessary. If above ground burning is required it will be conducted in an approved container suitable for the operation. If a below ground pit is used the pit shall be at least 8 feet, and no more than 20 feet, in depth and will be no wider than 1.1 times the width of the air curtain nozzle, and no longer than 10-12 feet (15 feet maximum). No air curtain burning will be conducted within 1000 feet of a structure or within 100 feet of the debris pile. An area of not less than 100 feet surrounding each bum site will be cleared of all combustible materials and marked to delineate the area as restricted. All burning will be accomplished as set out in the US Anny Corps of Engineers "DISASTER GUIDEBOOK" 35