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What is the specific legislative mandate for CDCs oversight role in chemical weapons disposal?

April 26, 2017CDC chemical disposal legislative mandate weapons

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What is the specific legislative mandate for CDCs oversight role in chemical weapons disposal?

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The mandate for CDC’s oversight role is Public Law 91-121 (November 19, 1969) as amended by Public Law 91-441 (October 7, 1970). This law states “The Secretary [of Defense] has brought the particulars of the proposed transportation, testing, and disposal to the attention of the Secretary of Health Education and Welfare, who may in turn direct the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to review such particulars with respect to hazards to public health and safety…and to recommend what precautionary measures are necessary to protect the public health and safety.” Public Law 99-145 (November 8, 1985) states that “The Secretary [of Defense] shall provide for maximum protection for the environment, the general public and personnel…. Facilities shall be constructed…[for] the destruction of lethal chemical weapons and munitions…. The Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan… and consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services….” Top of Page What oversight function does CDC