§ 650.141 - Chemical warfare agents.

(a) The handling, use, and disposal of chemical warfare agents, ammunition, and explosive materials will be in accordance with Army regulations and will be in such a manner so as not to contribute to the pollution of the environment. Procedures may be found in Army directives dealing with transportation and travel, explosives, safety, and disposal of supplies and equipment. The safety program for chemical agents and associated weapon systems is prescribed in AR 385-61. Further, disposal of chemical warfare agents will be planned in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Pub. L. 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), Military Appropriation Acts Pub. L. 91-121, section 409 and Pub. L. 91-441, section 506.

(b) Installation Commanders will provide reports through command channels to DA as requested on handling, use, inventory, or disposal of chemical warfare agents and as required on chemical accidents/incidents as outlined in AR 385-40. Disposal guidance can be obtained from the Commander, U.S. Army Edgewood Arsenal who, in conjunction with the Commander, U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. 21010, will provide data.