[CPEO-MEF] UXO Experts say Mare Island cleanup botched

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UXO experts say Mare Island cleanup botched 

Vallejo Times-Herald
By Amy Harter, Matthias Gafni and JESSICA LADNY, Times-Herald staff writers 
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For decades, tons of old or defective weaponry and ammunition were buried on
Mare Island or tossed unceremoniously into the nearby strait as part of naval
operations that built scores of warships. 

Today, say several experts hired on a search-and-destroy mission to remove
munitions, Mare Island is still a very dangerous place. That's because, they
say, the Navy and others are either deliberately ignoring the potential hazards
or, due to incompetence, haven't grasped the danger. 

These experts told the Times-Herald that in former shipyard locations destined
for new businesses, or other civilian use, ordnance could someday explode,
causing serious injuries, death and massive property damage. 

However, Navy officials say the cleanup was well-managed and all ordnance
detected was removed. 

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