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

摘要

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.