[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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