[CPEO-IRF] Not many ranges

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Quickly reviewing the BRAC proposal, there appear to be few closing 
bases - such as Army forts - with large munitions impact ranges. 
Learning from earlier BRAC rounds, the military doesn't want to get 
stuck with the cost and liability of attempting to transfer such properties.

Instead, the military is likely to stop using impact ranges at a number 
of bases but continue to classify them as "operational" - that is, 
inactive. Under EPA's Military Munitions Rule, they are generally not 
obligated to address explosive risk at these sites, and if the 
Pentagon's Readiness and Range Preservation Initiative is approved, they 
will not face regulatory requirements to address toxic explosive 
constituents, including propellants such as perchlorate, on such 
retained properties.

Lenny
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