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Facts: Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission

Published: November 21, 2022 | Category: PCAPP Facts

The top priority for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, and those systems designed to augment its destruction capabilities, is to safely destroy the chemical weapons stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot while providing meaningful opportunities for the public to be involved in the project. The Department of Defense (DOD) and the depot recognize that public participation in the chemical stockpile destruction effort is critical to its success.

Citizens’ Advisory Commissions, or CACs, were established by Congress in the 1990s for states in which chemical weapons stockpiles are stored. In accordance with Public Law 102-484, the Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission serves as a bridge between the community and the government by providing a forum for exchanging information about chemical weapons destruction. Its mission is to “provide a mechanism for the thorough and objective exchange of information among the citizens of Colorado, the Army and other organizations involved in the chemical weapons demilitarization program.”

The governor of Colorado appoints nine members to the CAC, including seven private citizens who represent the local community and two representatives of state agencies that work closely with the chemical weapons destruction program. Although the commission receives limited federal funding from the DOD, it operates independent of Army influence. Staff support for the Colorado CAC is provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The CAC conducts public meetings to facilitate consistent public participation in the chemical weapons destruction program.

The Colorado CAC meets on the last Wednesday of the month nine months out of the year, with additional meetings scheduled, when possible, in the communities of Avondale in the spring and Boone in the fall. The CAC’s Permitting Working Group and Biotreatment Utilization Group meetings are usually held prior to the CAC meeting, or as needed. Information on upcoming meetings can be found at: https://www.peoacwa.army.mil/pcapp/

Contact one of the commission members below to discuss the destruction project and how to become involved:

Local Members

Ms. Irene Kornelly, CAC and
Permitting Working Group Chair
1602 Clemson Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Telephone (H): (719) 591-5157
Fax: (719) 591-1305
Email: ikornelly@pcisys.net

Hon. Terry Hart, CAC Vice Chair
29685 Hegler Ct.
Pueblo, CO 81006
Telephone (H): (719) 948-0071
Email: tahart11@msn.com

Dr. Velma Campbell
140 W. 29th St., #348
Pueblo, CO  81008
Telephone (W): (719) 542-1615
Email: vlcampb@comcast.net

Mr. Jason Castro
3230 Tod St.
Pueblo, CO 81005
Telephone (M): (719) 406-3104
Email: jason_denver2004@yahoo.com

Mr. Russell DeSalvo III
PuebloPlex
P.O. Box 11467
Pueblo, CO 81001
Telephone (W): (719) 947-3770
Email: rdesalvo@puebloplex.com

Mr. Kenneth D. Griffin
4735 Katahdin Lane
Pueblo, CO 81004
Telephone (H): (719) 676-3411
Email: kennydg73@icloud.com

Mr. John Norton
Biotreatment Utilization Group Chair
319 W. Orman Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
Telephone (H): (719) 543-3741
Email: nortonjp@comcast.net

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State-Appointed Member

Mr. Mark Honnen
State of Colorado
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
200 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 866-4075
Email: mark.honnen@state.co.us

Ms. Colleen Brisnehan
Solid and Hazardous Waste Program Manager
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
Telephone (W): (303) 692-3357
or toll free: 1 (888) 569-1831 Ext. 3357
Email: colleen.brisnehan@state.co.us

Administrator for the CAC

Ms. Jeannine Natterman
Public Involvement Coordinator
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
Telephone (W): (303) 692-3303
or toll free: 1 (888) 569-1831 Ext. 3303
Fax: (303) 759-5355
Email: jeannine.natterman@state.co.us

PCAPP Public Involvement

PCAPP Facts

  • Facts: Acronyms Commonly Used in the Chemical Weapons Destruction Program

  • Facts: ACWA Test Equipment (ATE)

  • Facts: Agent Filtration Area

  • Facts: Automated Guided Vehicle

  • Facts: Baseline Reconfiguration

  • Facts: Biotreatment Process

  • Facts: Chemical Munitions in Pueblo

  • Facts: Chemical Weapons Destruction at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot

  • Facts: Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission

  • Facts: Employment and Subcontracting Information

  • Facts: Hydrolysate Overview

  • Facts: Improved Cavity Access Machines

  • Facts: Munitions Handling Lift Assist

  • Facts: Munitions Treatment Unit

  • Facts: Munitions Washout System

  • Facts: Neutralization Followed by Biotreatment

  • Facts: Partners in the Pueblo Chemical Weapons Destruction Program

  • Facts: PCAPP Employment Frequently Asked Questions

  • Facts: PCAPP Training Facility

  • Facts: Personnel Reliability Program

  • Facts: Projectile/Mortar Disassembly System

  • Facts: Static Detonation Chamber

  • Facts: The Treatment or Disposal of Secondary Wastes

  • Facts: Understanding Operations Terminology

  • Facts: Water for Weapons Destruction: Source, Quantity, Groundwater Protection

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