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An overview of BRAC

Conference ·
OSTI ID:452003

This presentation focuses on the socio-economic impact of base realignment and closures, as well as the environmental challenges involved in closing military installations. The environmental factors include the following: hazardous waste management and cleanup; underground storage tanks and fuel lines; air quality issues; radioactive wastes; unexploded ordnance; water and sewer systems; landfills; asbestos, pesticides, and lead-based paints; endangered species, wetlands, coastal protection, tidal lands, and historic and cultural resources.

OSTI ID:
452003
Report Number(s):
CONF-9611118--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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