What is TNT?
TNT (2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene) is produced both at military arsenals and commercial facilities and is used as an explosive in military munitions. TNT is also used in underwater blasting and in industrial explosive uses. Other industrial uses include chemical manufacturing as an intermediate in the production of dyestuffs and photographic chemicals. It may be mixed with other explosives, such as Royal Demolition Explosive (RDX) and High Melting Explosive (HMX). It is a manufactured chemical not occurring naturally in the environment. How is TNT used at MMR? No training with TNT is currently taking place at MMR. TNT charges are occasionally used for the destruction of unsafe to move ordnance items. In the past, the Army and Army National Guard used TNT for open detonation of unexploded ornance, engineering training, and in artillery and mortar shells that were fired into the Impact Area. In addition, TNT was utilized in the filling of munitions by several military contractors in the southea
what is team in training? Team in Training is a unique training program that offers runners, cyclists, and triathletes of all athletic abilities a three to five month comprehensive training program under the guidance of world class athletes. In return for professional training with a team and travel to a marathon or century sites, the participants raise valuable funds in the fight against leukemia and related cancers. Each member of the team participates in honor of a child or adult from our community affected by leukemia. Completing a marathon, century ride or triathlon is a celebration of human spirit, physical ability and mental endurance. For members of Team in Training, it is also a celebration of life. The TNT Mission Statement Team in Training is a comprehensive endurance training program for runners, walkers and cyclists to benefit the Leukemia Society of America. The goal of Team in Training is to increase funding to support the Society’s mission while promoting fitness and he
Truth in taxation (TnT) is a process which the legislature enacted in 1988 to enhance public participation in Minnesotas property tax system. The components of TnT are: • public advertisements on budget/levy of certain taxing jurisdictions, parcel-specific notices sent to the owner of the property, public hearings, and changes in the property tax statement. The process was enacted by the 1988 Legislature and was phased in from 1989 to 1993. Full implementation of the process began with taxes payable in 1993, the same year as the repeal of the general property tax levy limitations for counties and cities.
