ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AT KSC
Permitting & Compliance - Waste Management - Energetic/Ordnance Waste
The NASA Environmental Assurance Branch (EAB) provides guidance to KSC organizations and contractors regarding the disposal of energetic/ordnance wastes. Depending on the net explosive weight of the energetic/ordnance waste item, the item may be shipped off-Center for disposal or disposed by open burning/open detonation at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Range (based on the availability of Air Force EOD technicians).
Energetic/ordnance wastes disposal at the CCAFS EOD Range must be coordinated through the NASA EAB. Off-site disposal of energetic/ordnance wastes must be coordinated through the NASA EAB and the KSC Waste Management Office.
References
AFM-91-201, Explosives Safety Standards
ESMC 15E-3-15, JOP Between the Eastern Space and Missile Center (ESMC) and the John F. Kennedy Space Center (JFKSC) for Ordnance Services
KNPR 8715.3, KSC Safety Practices Procedural Requirements
NSS 1740.12, Safety Standard for Explosives, Propellants, and Pyrotechnics
NSTS-08060, Space Shuttle System Pyrotechnic Specification
OMI S6005, Shuttle Pyrotechnic Devices Receiving Inspection, Storage, and Preinstallation Acceptance
OMI S6006, Pyrotechnic Handling Procedure for the NSI
Energetic/Ordnance Waste Points of Contact
- Doug Younger (321-867-4556)