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LCD-80-25 1 (1979-11-30)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaazyw0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I. ~ GAO United States General Accounting Office Logistics and Washington, DC 20548 Communications Division B- 161507 NOVEMBER 30, 1979 The Honorable Clifford L. Alexander, Jr. The Secretary of the Armyyo Dear Mr. Secretary: Subject: Eurvey of Reported Chemical and Biological Contamination at the Fort Greely GersteP. Q /l ' River Test Center (LCD-80-25) We have completed a survey on reported chemical and biological contamination at the Fort Greely Gerstle River Test Center. The enclosure provides details of our find- ings. The results of our survey show that the Army cannot certify that the land has been decontaminated and available for other uses because essential records which provide details on the tests are not available. The Army declared the land excess to its needs in 1972, and in January 1979 the land was removed from the excess status because the Army could not certify that the land was free of contami- nation. In view of the above situation and to insure the safety of both military and civilian personnel and the general public from accidental exposure, we are recommending that you direct the following actions: --Require tests to insure that all debris buried in the pits at Gerstle is in fact neutralized and that no contamination has spread from the confines of the pit areas. If contamination is found, direct all contaminated areas be exhumed and the contents decontaminated again. --Require that emergency treatment equipment be main- tained at the Gerstle Test Center and that the Center's permanent personnel be trained in its use. The quantity of supplies should be sufficient to treat the maximum number of personnel which could be exposed to chemical or biological contamination at any time. (990703) 110972

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