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Purpose.

This pamphlet provides detailed procedures on the process to be used to manage and execute all aspects of Recovered Chemical Warfare Materiel (RCWM) response actions. This document addresses all activities, from investigation through removal, that occur on a RCWM site.

Applicability.

This pamphlet applies to all Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) elements and all USACE commands having responsibility for performing RCWM response activities at Formerly Used Defense Sites. Note that, in accordance with ER 1110-1-8153, the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH) is the only USACE command authorized to execute RCWM response actions. Consequently, if the presence of RCWM is suspected at a site, the Project Manager must coordinate with the USAESCH prior to beginning any on-site activities.