US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS AGENCY

11 Dec 2013

US Army Chemical Materials Activity

M55 Rocket Separation Operation

Presented to:Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Kentucky Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board

Presented by:LTC Christopher GriceCommander, Blue Grass Chemical Activity

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Rocket Separation Overview

The Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection approved the Class II permit

modification on November 27, 2013.

Construction contracts for the modification are scheduled to be awarded in

mid December 2013.

The Blue Grass Chemical Activity continues to conduct exercises, dry-runs, rehearsals

and training for proficiency and certification. The Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) will

certify the operation prior to commencement.

Schedule:

CMA Site Visit completed (2-6 December 2013)

Igloo Modification: January 2014 - February 2014

Pre-Op Survey: March 2014

Begin Operations: Late March 2014

Notifications will be made to the CAC/CDCAB, elected officials, congressional liaisons, and

media prior to the start of operations and updates will be provided throughout the operation.

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Questions

Questions?

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