Re: [CPEO-MEF] Dugway Proving Ground expansion

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Submitted by Gary Walvatne <gwalvatne@comcast.net>

Lenny,

Based on the map in the Deseret News article, the proposed area for
expansion appears to include the former Yellow Jacket Area, which was
used for training and testing purposes during World War II and early
Cold War years.  This area includes formerly used defense sites (FUDS),
including the tunnels which were reported used for chemical weapons
training (mentioned in the article) for WWII troops who were going to
the Pacific Theater. Although Dugway's reasons for expansion may be
unclear, it is also possible that the Army recognizes the liabilities
associated with the public accessibility to the FUDS.  That alone is
sufficient reason for Dugway to want to regain control of the area until
remediation is conducted.

Gary Walvatne

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