Former Deseret Depot Research and Development Facility to Begin New Work, Close in Three Years

The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency has devised a three-year plan for closure of the Chemical Agent Munitions Disposal System at the Deseret Chemical Depot in Utah, the agency announced in a press release yesterday (see GSN, Sept. 9).

The facility since 1970 has developed protective gear, monitors and other equipment and procedures for use in U.S. chemical weapons disposal plants.

Depot commander Col. Raymond Van Pelt said CAMDS workers would now compile secondary waste from chemical weapons storage and destruction — personal protective equipment, insulation, cleaning materials, tools, steel containers, munition casings and similar items. The materials will be packaged for eventual disposal.  Personnel will also prepare the facility for closing in three years (U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency release, Sept. 21).

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