The Department of Defense Commitment to the Destruction and Remediation of Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel: Can Present Policy and Approaches Effectively Meet the Challenges to Eliminate the Threat to the Public?

Abstract

The intent of this project is to examine the current approach for the destruction of Recovered Chemical Warfare Material. Current projections are that 42 states are impacted by the possible presence of RCWM. Projections to remove and destroy RCWM range from $8.9 billion to more than $20 billion. RCWM exists on both present and former defense sites. Many of the sites are no longer under DOD control and the presence of RCWM presents a threat to the public. Presently no organization has the responsibility to coordinate, budget and plan for a comprehensive approach for RCWM. This paper addresses the issues related to RCWM removal and destruction and recommends an DOD approach to develop a comprehensive solution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADA431701

Entities

People

  • James P. Fletcher

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Base Closures
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Emergency Response
  • Environment
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Local Governments
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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