Recovery Process Overview
Recovery activities are likely to continue for at least a year due to the compromised nature of the structure and many phases of work that will be required. An initial work plan has been developed, and early-stage recovery activities are underway.
Each phase of recovery operations will incorporate the findings of previous phases to inform subsequent work, under the direction of the U.S. EPA, CalEPA, the County of Monterey and other state and local agencies.
Due to the unique nature of the site, a firm timeline for the overall project or individual phases cannot be precisely defined at this time. That said, the following list outlines the major anticipated phases of the project.
1. Initial Battery De-Linking
Following a structural analysis of the Moss 300 building, workers de-linked all accessible, undamaged batteries within the building. This work was completed on March 13.
Status: Complete
2. Initial Battery Removal and Discharge
Following U.S. EPA approvals, the removal of accessible batteries from the building will commence. Once removed from the building, batteries will be discharged to eliminate fire risk.
Status: Planning and Permitting
3. Structure Stabilization
Partial demolition and structural stabilization of the fire-damaged building is needed to safely access remaining batteries. This phase will be guided closely by structural engineering analyses to ensure safety throughout
Status: Planning and Permitting
4. Additional Battery De-Linking
Once select demolition activities have occurred and safe access to additional batteries is gained, they will be de-linked.
Status: Not Started
5. Additional Battery Removal and Discharge
The de-linked batteries will be removed from the building. Upon removal, the batteries will be discharged to eliminate fire risk.
Status: Not Started
8. Structural Demolition
Any remaining structure that is deemed unsafe or irreparable will be demolished. Materials deemed non-recyclable will be disposed of in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and with the approval of the U.S. EPA.
Status: Not Started
6. Battery Packaging, Recycling, & Disposal
Our goal is to recycle as many batteries as possible. Those not suitable for recycling will be disposed of in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and with the approval of the U.S. EPA.
Status: Not Started
9. Site Cleanup and Restoration
After the site is cleared, an assessment to evaluate potential contamination of soil and groundwater will be carried out under the oversight of Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and California's Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Status: Not Started
7. Debris Removal, Staging, & Sorting
Once all batteries have been safely removed and discharged, all other materials such as concrete, steel, piping, battery racks, and other debris will be removed from the site.
Status: Not Started