Department of Defense environmental sites

Definition

Department of Defense environmental sites refer to locations where military activities have caused contamination, such as pollution from hazardous chemicals or unexploded ordnance. These sites require assessment, cleanup, and ongoing management.

Related terms

Military munitions response program (MMRP): A program aimed at identifying, investigating, and cleaning up military munitions-related contamination.

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC): A process by which military bases are closed or realigned due to changes in defense needs, often involving environmental cleanup.

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): A report required for major projects that assesses potential environmental effects before making decisions.