Toxic Chemical
Workers perform a meticulous inspection of chemical weapons. Monitoring
the chemical weapons stockpile frequently ensures the safety of the
workers, environment and community.
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The Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) is one of nine Army
installations in the United States and currently stores chemical
weapons. Located near Richmond, Ky., BGAD, a subordinate installation of
the Joint Munitions Command,
encompasses approximately 14,600 acres, comprised mainly of
open fields and wooded areas. The depot is primarily involved with
industrial and related activities associated with the storage and
maintenance of conventional and chemical munitions.
The Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA), a tenant
organization of the depot that reports to the U.S. Army Chemical
Materials Activity (CMA), is responsible for the safe, secure storage of
the chemical weapons stockpile stored at the depot, which comprises 523
tons of nerve
agents GB and VX, and mustard agent in projectiles, warheads
and rockets.
The U.S. Army Element, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives,
known as ACWA, is the Department of Defense program responsible for the
destruction of chemical weapons in Kentucky. Working in partnership
with the
community, the technology known as neutralization followed by supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) was selected in 2003 to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile.
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass
is the systems contractor that will design, construct, systemize, pilot
test, operate and close the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot
Plant.
Safety and Security
The safety of workers, the public and the environment are
paramount to the success of the chemical weapons disposal mission. The
U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) oversees the secure storage
of chemical munitions to ensure that they are safe.
BGAD and BGCA are committed to the safe and secure storage of the chemical weapons until the stockpile can be eliminated.
Public Participation and Community Relations
The Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens' Advisory Commission
serves as a forum for exchanging information about the chemical weapons
destruction project and represents community and state interests to the
Army and Department of Defense,
to ensure that the public is fully informed about the
program.
The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
works closely with your community and state emergency professionals to
develop emergency plans and provide chemical accident response equipment
and warning systems.
To learn more about the Army’s chemical weapons disposal mission visit the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office.
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BGCA Monthly Newsletter - July 2012 [630KB pdf]
7/31/2012 Blue Grass , KY - Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Grice held his first town hall and upon arrial there was something eerily different.
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Monitors Detect Mustard Vapor Leak [83KB pdf]
3/12/2012 Blue Grass , KY - Army officials report a
Real Time Analytical Platform, a mobile monitoring laboratory, detected
low levels of Mustard agent vapor in a chemical weapons igloo
containing 155 mm projectiles this morning.
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BGCA Bi-Weekly Update - March 12, 2012 [270KB pdf]
3/12/2012 Blue Grass , KY - “All of you showed
true patriotism by providing cards and notes of support to Wounded
Warriors” stated Lt. Col. Steven Basso during an award presentation Feb.
8, to two first grade classes at Kit Carson Elementary School.
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