M55 Rocket Separation Operation 12 March 2014
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LTC Christopher Grice, the new commander of the Blue Grass Chemical Activity, gave an update on the facility. In his first 60 days, he met with key stakeholders and participated in meetings with the BGAD commander and Madison County School Board. Over the next 90 days, he plans to participate in CSEPP on September 19th, have a public outreach event at the Spoonbread Festival from September 21st-23rd, give a tour for Laurel County officials in October, tour Baptist Healthcare in November, and host a BGAD open house on November 8th.Explosive Destruction Technologies Summary 23 October 2013
Explosive Destruction Technologies Summary 23 October 2013Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA)
Presented to:
Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board
Presented by:
Jeffrey Kiley
Risk Management Directorate
PEO ACWAMore from Program Executive Office, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA) (20)
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BGCAPP EDT EA CDCAB NEPA and Army Decision Process 23 October 2013
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Blue Grass Chemical Activity Update 12 September 2012
Blue Grass Chemical Activity Update 12 September 2012
Explosive Destruction Technologies Summary 23 October 2013
Explosive Destruction Technologies Summary 23 October 2013
M55 Rocket Separation Operation 12 March 2014
- 1. US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS AGENCY 12 March 2014 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: Karl Slaughenhaupt Chief of Operations, Blue Grass Chemical Activity
- 2. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Rocket Separation Overview Construction on an existing igloo within the Chemical Limited Area (CLA) was completed in mid February. The Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) is currently conducting a site visit to certify the operation. LTC Grice provided a Rocket Separation Operation update to the CAC/CDCAB Co-Chairs, elected officials and congressional liaisons in late February. A news release will be distributed to internal and external stakeholders and the media prior to the start of operations. Updates will be provided throughout the operation and upon completion. The operation is scheduled to begin March 17 and take approximately 30 business days to complete. 2