UFC 4-721-11.1
26 Nov 01
3-5.1.2.5 Environmental Conditions and Hazards. Clearance from sewage treatment plant. Minimum -
conservation safety distances from ordnance activities. Special storm drainage or storm water
management requirements.
3-5.1.2.6 Historical or archaeological resources.
3-5.1.2.7 Safety Hazards. Proximity to airfields, ordnance, and other sources of hazards.
3-5.1.2.8 Physical Security. Force Protection Considerations (See specific guidance)
3-5.1.2.9 Sources of Air, Noise, or Light Pollution. Proximity to airfields, highways, and other sources of
noise.
3-5.1.2.10 Visual Conditions.
3-5.1.2.11 On-Site Conditions.
3-5.1.2.12 Geology. A site requiring extensive excavation in bed rock should be avoided. A preliminary
geotechnical investigation must be conducted for each project. The result should be based on a
subsurface exploration plan designed to incorporate a unique set of project specific factors.
3-5.1.2.13 Topography. Sites requiring excessive cut and fill should be avoided.
3-5.1.2.14 Hydrology. Site requiring an elaborate drainage system should be avoided.
3-5.1.2.15 Soils. Suitability to support construction requirements.
3-5.1.2.16 Climate.
3-5.1.2.17 Microclimate. Potential for passive solar orientation.
3-5.1.2.18 Vegetation.
3-5.1.2.19 Wildlife Habitat.
3-5.1.2.20 Environmental Conditions and Hazards. An investigation should be conducted to determine if
the site contains radon or other substances that will
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housing and support facilities. Determine that the site is free of Hazardous and Toxic Waste (HTW) to
include the following:
3-5.1.2.20.1 Soil contamination.
3-5.1.2.20.2 Underground storage tanks (UST).
3-5.1.2.20.3 Solid waste disposal.
3-5.1.2.20.4 Leaking fuel lines.
3-5.1.2.20.5 Ground water contamination.
3-5.1.2.20.6 Ordnance impact waste.
3-5.1.2.20.7 Former oil and hazardous spill sites, gas leakage, etc.
3-5.1.2.21 Historic or archaeological resources. An archeological investigation should be conducted for
sites being considered to ensure that the sites do not include anything that will prohibit their use.
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