[CPEO-MEF] The Army is directed to study potential alternative closeddisposal

[rama@accutek.com]

The following amendment to the FY01 Defense Department Appropriations Bill
has passed Congress yesterday afternoon July 27 and will be sent to the
President within the next few days
for signature. Senaor Reid's  press secretary is Mark Sherman

Conference Report Language to FY01Defense Appropriations bill inserted by
Senator Harry Reid:

"The Committee is aware of public concern regarding possible health risks to
civilian populations associated with the open burning/open detonation
(OB/OD) of munitions and equipment at Army depots at various locations in
the U.S.  Most of these risks are believed to be associated with airborne
gases, particles and other contaminants carried downwind of the
burn/detonation sites.  The Army is directed to study potential alternative
closed disposal technologies that do not release into the atmosphere and to
report to Congress no later than September 30, 2001 on the possibility of
phasing out OB/OD in favor of closed disposal methods.  The report should
include a review of technologies currently in existence and under
development and assess the cost and feasibility of constructing facilities
employing those technologies."
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