Public involvement Chemical weapons destruction

On a more general note, the workshop concluded that, although destruction deadlines cannot always be met, they are important. Deadlines help to focus the efforts of States Parties and ensure that sufficient funding for the destruction of chemical weapons is provided. Because of the potential danger to the public involved in the destruction of chemical weapons, which can have a major environmental and health impact on the communities concerned, most speakers stressed the importance of public outreach and information, given that this is a topic of public interest. In addition, the Convention points out that the protection of human health and of the environment is an essential precondition for the conduct of chemical weapons destruction operations. 

The U.S. Army Chemical Demilitarization and Remediation Activity is responsible for implementing the destruction of all U.S. chemical warfare-related material, including the chemical weapons stockpile and nonstockpile chemical material, and for insuring maximum protection to the environment, general public, and personnel involved in the destruction. The activity s office of Program Manager for Nonstockpile Chemical Material is responsible for ... 

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