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      Mission: The safe elimination of chemical weapons at Pueblo and Blue Grass by Sept. 30, 2023

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      BGCAPP is safely destroying the chemical weapons stockpile currently in storage at the Blue Grass Army Depot near Richmond, Kentucky.

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Home Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) Environmental Activities at BGCAPP

The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant team is committed to destroying the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot while protecting the workforce, public and environment.

The BGCAPP team fulfills this commitment by adhering to numerous local, state and federal laws and regulations. This includes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which gives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authority to control hazardous waste, including generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal, to protect human health and the environment.

In addition, BGCAPP operates under a hazardous waste permit from the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. This permit was granted after numerous Army studies determined the destruction of the stockpile would have no significant impacts to human health or the environment. Throughout the lifecycle of the plant, any major permit modifications require a public comment period and approval by the state. We welcome your feedback and encourage your participation in this process.

Learn more about our permits and environmental activities by accessing the links and information on this page, or by contacting the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at bgoutreach@iem.com or (859) 626-8944.

Recent Permitting Activity

On Jan. 26, 2023, the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) submitted a request to the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection for a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Class 2 Hazardous Waste Storage and Treatment permit modification. The permit modification request is for an increase in the feed rates of undrained M56 warheads in canisters at the Static Detonation 2000 facility. The request is in support of the proposed Earth-Covered Magazine rocket operations.

The 60-day comment period runs now through March 27, 2023. All comments must be submitted by the close of business on March 27, 2023, to:

Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection Division of Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Branch
ATTN: Brandon May
300 Sower Blvd., 2nd Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
Email: brandon.may@ky.gov

A public meeting also will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2023, at the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office, 1000 Commercial Drive, Suite 2, Richmond, Kentucky. Representatives from BGCAPP will be present to answer questions and discuss the proposed revisions and modifications. The submitted modification requests can be downloaded at the links below. Hard copies also may be found at the information repositories, below, at right.

For those who might need assistance, please submit requests for alternate formats, sign language interpreters and other reasonable accommodations as soon as possible but no later than Feb. 21, 2023, via email to Mark York at mhyork@bechtel.com.

Documents:

  • Class 2 SDC 2000 Feed Rate Permit Cover Letter
  • SDC 2000 Class 2 Feed Rate Permit Modification Request
  • SDC 2000 M56 GB Rocket warhead in canisters-Item 1- B
  • SDC 2000 M56 GB Rocket warhead in canisters-Item 2- B
  • SDC 2000 M56 GB Rocket warhead in canisters-Item 3- B

Key Permit Documents:

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Permit

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Environmental Impact Statement

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Kentucky Environmental Oversight Links:

  • KDEP Hazardous Waste Branch: Blue Grass Army Depot
  • Supporting Documents for the BGAD and BGCAPP Projects
  • EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Approval

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Public Meetings:

Plant and permitting updates are provided during quarterly public meetings known as the Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and the Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board. Please see below for future meeting dates and forums.

Feb. 23, 2023 – Kentucky Environmental Permitting Public Meeting

An Environmental Permitting Public Meeting will be held on Feb. 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office, 1000 Commercial Drive, Suite 2, in Richmond, Kentucky.

For information, visit the Environmental Activities page or contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626‑8944, or bgoutreach@iem.com.

March 1, 2023 – Kentucky CAC/CDCAB

Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board Meeting will be held on March 1, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Rooms A and B of Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building on Kit Carson Drive in Richmond. It also will be livestreamed online on the PEO ACWA YouTube and Facebook pages.

For information, please contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626‑8944, or bgoutreach@iem.com.

June 7, 2023 – Kentucky CAC/CDCAB

Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board Meeting will be held on June 7, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Rooms A and B of Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building on Kit Carson Drive in Richmond. It also will be livestreamed online on the PEO ACWA YouTube and Facebook pages.

For information, please contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626‑8944, or bgoutreach@iem.com.

Sept. 6, 2023 – Kentucky CAC/CDCAB

Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board Meeting will be held on Sept. 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Rooms A and B of Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building on Kit Carson Drive in Richmond. It also will be livestreamed online on the PEO ACWA YouTube and Facebook pages.

For information, please contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626‑8944, or bgoutreach@iem.com.

Dec. 6, 2023 – Kentucky CAC/CDCAB

Kentucky Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission and Chemical Destruction Community Advisory Board Meeting will be held on Dec. 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Rooms A and B of Eastern Kentucky University’s Carl D. Perkins Building on Kit Carson Drive in Richmond. It also will be livestreamed online on the PEO ACWA YouTube and Facebook pages.

For information, please contact the Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office at (859) 626‑8944, or bgoutreach@iem.com.

View meeting summaries from previous CAC/CDCAB meetings.

Information Repositories:

Collections of information, known as Information Repositories, regarding the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant project are available at various community locations listed below. Inquiries should be directed to Sarah Marko, Public Outreach Manager, sarah.marko@iem.com.

  • Berea Branch, Madison County Public Library
    319 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403
  • Berea College, Hutchins Library, Special collections section
    Berea, KY 40404
  • Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office
    1000 Commercial Drive, Suite 2, Richmond, KY 40475
    859-626-8944
    bgoutreach@iem.com
  • Eastern Kentucky University, Crabbe Library, Government documents section
    521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475
  • Estill County Public Library
    184 Broadway St., Irvine, KY 40336
  • Richmond Branch, Madison County Public Library
    507 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475

For a complete list of documents available at the Information Repositories, please see the Index.

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