scope:

Purpose and Applicability. a. The purpose of this manual is to establish uniform policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the receipt, storage, and handling of hazardous materials and wastes and, in turn, for the abatement and control of environmental pollution emanating from DOD operations. This manual incorporates current requirements of Executive Orders, Federal laws, and DOD regulations.

b. The provisions of this manual are applicable to all installations under the command and control of the Secretary of Defense.

c. This document may be supplemented at the installation level by written local directives. The most current revision of the publications found in appendix A, section I, must be available to the installation supply manager and shall be used in conjunction with this manual.