Blue Grass Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office Records, 1966-2024 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection Historical Note

Subject/Index Terms

Box and Folder Listing

Series 6: Media and Photographs

Box 16

Barcode: 31234014263071

Folder 4: Disc Media

Item 1: M55 Rocket Study, 2000-10

Contains the full report as well as a summary report, stability assessment, sample analysis, and contents page

Item 2: Technology Resource Document, 2001-05

Volumes 1-5; Technology Resource Document for the Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment - Environmental Impact Statement

Item 3: Final Environmental Impact Statement, 2002-04

Volumes 1-3

Item 4: Technology Evaluation Panel II, 2002-10

Evaluation for Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Near-Term Program

Item 5: Pueblo Presentations, 2003-07 to 2003-08

Contains two powerpoints which were made to give updates about the Pueblo chemical weapon destruction site

Item 6: Guide to Non-Stockpile Chemical Warfare Materiel, 2003-10

Contains a PDF of the guide

Item 7: Lions Club Presentation, 2003-11

Contains the powerpoint presentation by Mickey Morales, Public Involvement Manager. Presentation also has notes.

Item 8: ACWA Exchange Report Mailer, 2003-12

Contains 'report card' mailers and publication notes

Item 9: RCRA Presentation, 2004-01

Item 10: Bechtel-Parsons Bluegrass Open House Meeting, 2004-01-22

Disc 1 of 2. Contains audio files of the speakers at the meeting.

Item 11: Bechtel-Parsons Bluegrass Open House Meeting, 2004-01-22

Disc 2 of 2. Contains audio files of the speakers at the meeting.

Item 12: CDCAB Meeting, 2004-02-23

Contains meeting agenda and related meeting materials

Item 13: ACWA Products and Deliverables, 2004-03 to 2004-12

Contains briefings, demographics, meeting summaries, event info, memos, and other deliverables

Item 14: CMA Public Affairs PLL, 2004-04-27/28

Denver, Colorado. Contains plans, evaluations, site briefings, media info, workshop agendas, and information on presenters

Item 15: CMA Public Affairs, 2004-10-15

CMA Public Affairs Headquarters and Site Level Strategic Communications Plans FY05-FY10

Item 16: Public Affairs PLL, 2004-10-19/20

Atlanta, Georgia. Contains photos, presentations, site showcase announcements, attendees list, and content analysis

Item 17: Research, Development & Demonstration Permit Application, 2004-11

Contains Volumes I & II, Revision 2.

Item 18: ACWA Products, 2005-01 to 2005-07

Contains the product catalog for ACWA - includes posters, stickers, branding information, briefings, etc.

Item 19: AIHA Presentation, 2005-02-17

Item 20: Public Affairs IPT, 2005-04-26/27

Portland, Oregon. Includes presentations, handouts, attendees list, and notes

Item 21: Blue Grass Photo Shoot, 2005-05-24/25

Contains photos of displays, community events, meetings, and personnel

Item 22: CSEPP Public Affairs Planning Guide Compendium Workbook, 2005-06

Contains a pdf of the workbook as well as a companion

Item 23: Public Affairs Outreach Products, 2005-06

Contains exercises, training, brochures, fact sheets, and a coloring and activity book

Item 24: ACWA Public Affair Communication Strategy and Action Plan, 2005-07

Folder 5

Item 1: Public Information Session Plans and Procedures, 2005-07-26

Contains ads, project updates, news releases, a newsletter, and some posters and fact sheets

Item 2: Public Hearing Presentations, 2005-08-30

Contains powerpoint presentations from the public hearing presentations

Item 3: Philadelphia IPT, 2005

Contains pictures, presentations, handouts, and invitation lists for the IPT conference

Item 4: Miscellaneous, 2005

Contains action plans, ads, bios, comment cards, and notes from the community roundtable

Item 5: NRC Report - BGCAPP, 2005

Contains a copy of the NRC Report: "Interim Design Assessment for the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant"

Item 6: BGAD Draft Permit Modification, 2005

Draft Permit Modification (#1) for BGCA Chemical Storage Area

Item 7: Research, Development & Demonstration Permit Application, 2005

Contains the draft for the permit

Item 8: Mailing Lists, 2005

Item 9: Saddle Up: Implementing NIMS, 2005

CSEPP National Workshop - Contents: Draft planning guide, NIMS documents, reference documents, and presentations

Item 10: Chemical Demilitarization Overview, 2006-01

Contains a powerpoint by Mickey Morales, Public Involvement Manager, regarding the history of chemical weapons and chemical demilitarization

Item 11: Wrap Up Notes, Reports, and Media, 2006-02

Contains reports, wrap up notes, press releases, issue drafts, and other information sheets for organizations such as ACWA, the BGAD, CDCAB, and the Army

Item 12: CDCAB Photos, 2006-03-15

Photos

Item 13: Salt Lake City Public Affairs IPT, 2006-04

Contains pictures, presentations, handouts, and invitation lists for the IPT conference

Item 14: Goldman Environmental Prize Announcement, 2006-04-24

A video announcement including the announcement of Craig Williams as winner of this award for his work with the Chemical Weapons Working Group

Item 15: Bechtel-Parsons Bluegrass: Workplace Principles, 2006-05-04

Contains a powerpoint from Chris Haynes, project manager

Item 16: Final Environmental Assessment, 2006-09

"Final Environmental Assessment: Construction and Operation of Armed Forces Reserve Center and Field Maintenance Shop, Bluegrass Army Depot, Kentucky". Contains draft and final copy.

Item 17: Chris Haynes CDCAB Presentation, 2006-09-12

Contains a powerpoint from Chris Haynes, project manager

Item 18: Final Documents for CDCAB, 2006-09-12

Contains a folder of some final documents for CDCAB, including agenda, potential meeting dates, public comments, presentations, and meeting summaries

Item 19: ACWA BGCAPP Groundbreaking Presentation, 2006-10

Contains two informational videos about the history of chemical weapons and the plan to destroy America's chemical weapon stockpile

Item 20: CDCAB Notes, 2006-10

Meeting summary and notes

Item 21: Outreach Office, 2006-10

Additional photos of the outreach office

Item 22: BGCAPP Groundbreaking, 2006-10-02

Contains photographs from the groundbreaking ceremony at BGCAPP

Item 23: Plans and Products - Grounbreaking Open House, 2006-10-28

At Blue Grass Army Depot. Contains handouts and information sheets that would have been handed out at the Groundbreaking Open House

Item 24: BGAD Groundbreaking Media Coverage, 2006-10-28

Contains recorded news segments reporting on the groundbreaking for the BG Army Depot

Folder 6: Disc Media

Item 1: BGAD Work Underway - Media Coverage, 2006-11

Blue Grass Army Depot Work Underway, Munitions Demilitarization Building - WTVQ news report

Item 2: CSEPP IPT, 2006-11-14

Contains a presentation by Jim Fritsche, site project manager

Item 3: Media Coverage, 2006-11-28

Contains a recorded radio segment - Jack Pattie with Craig Willians - Chemical Weapons Working Group

Item 4: ORO SVC Brochure Text and Photos, 2006-12

Contains a word document with a rough draft of a brochure regarding chemical weapon destruction in Madison County

Item 5: CDCAB Advisory Board Meeting Agenda, 2006-12

Contains the agenda for the advisory board meeting of CDCAB

Item 6: CDCAB Presentation, 2006-12

Contains a presentation from Joe Nemec on the construction and safety procedures at the BGAD

Item 7: Final Documents for CDCAB, 2006-12

Contains a folder of some final documents for CDCAB, including presentations, notes, and briefings

Item 8: CDCAB Briefing, 2006-12-12

One briefing by Jim Fritsche

Item 9: ACWA Information, 2006

Contains two reports - "Analysis of Off-Site Treatment of Hydrolysates from Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plants" and "Hydrolysate Shipment Analysis for Pueblo and Blue Grass Pilot Plants"

Item 10: Outreach Office, 2007-01

Photos of the outreach office

Item 11: Kiwanis Club Briefing, 2007-02

Contains the powerpoint from the Kiwanis Club briefing by Jim Fritsche (site project manager)

Item 12: CDCAB/CAC Special Meeting Agenda, 2007-02-01

Item 13: Mike Parker Retirement Program, 2007-03-13

Contains a PDF for the program for Mike Parker's retirement event. Mike Parker was the program mamanger for Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (ACWA)

Item 14: Madison County EMA Accomplishments, 2007-04 to 2007-06

Contains a powerpoint highlighting Madison County EMA's accomplishments

Item 15: Toivo Puro Letter, 2007-05-11

Contains a PDF of a letter sent from Rebecca Toy with the outreach office to a Mr. Puro, informing him about the supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology used at BGAD

Item 16: CDCAB, 2007-06

Briefings and presentations

Item 17: Website Update, 2007-07

Contains materials used to update the website in July of 2007

Item 18: CDCAB Briefings, 2007-09-11

Contains four briefings to present to CDCAB

Item 19: CDCAB, 2007-12

Contains a folder of some final documents for CDCAB, including presentations and suggestions for further meetings

Item 20: BGCA Fact Sheets, 2007

Contains eight fact sheets on topics regarding chemical weapons.

Item 21: Demilitarization Conference, 2007

Contains a powerpoint presentation from the 2007 demilitarization conference

Item 22: Research, Development & Demonstration Permit Application, 2007

Contains Volume I, Revision 4

Item 23: NRC Report, 2008-09-30

Contains the following NRC report: "Review of Secondary Waste Disposal Planning for the Blue Grass and Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plants"

Item 24: Kentucky CSEPP Exercise, 2008-10

Contains a video highlighting the exercise

Folder 7: Disc Media

Item 1: WKYT, 2008-10-29

Contains a news segment from WKYT reporting on the Blue Grass Army Depot and chemical weapon destruction in the community

Item 2: Operation Swift Solution (OSS) Media Coverage, 2008-11-06

Contains two news segments reporting on the beginning of neutralization/chemical weapon destruction in Madison County - OSS meant to quickly dispose of agents in a particular container which was beginning to degrade

Item 3: Operation Swift Solution (OSS) Media Coverage, 2008-11-10

Contains four news segements reporting on the beginning of neutralization/chemical weapon destruction in Madison County

Item 4: ACWA Public Form, 1905-06-30

Contains a recording of a public meeting in Washington D.C., including a presentation and question panel

Item 5: BGAD Tour Media Coverage, 2009-08

Contains media coverage regarding a visit to the Blue Grass Army Depot made by Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Ben Chandler

Item 6: Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Project Photos, 2009-08

Contains project photos of plant construction

Item 7: Safe/Secure, 2009

Contains a full video produced for the Blue Grass Army Depot: "Safe/Sound: Protecting You and Our National Chemical Weapons Stockpile"

Item 8: CDCAB/CAC Media Packet, 2011-09

Contains a media information sheet, two powerpoints, and an ACWA fact sheet

Item 9: X-Ray Assessment Results, 2011-11

Contains the full report as well as attaches appendices for "X-Ray Assessment of 155mm Mustard Projectiles Stored at Blue Grass Army Chemical Activity, Richmond, Kentucky"

Item 10: BGCAPP Process Video, 2013

Contains a process video explaining the way that chemical agents are stored, transported, and neutralized/destroyed at BGAD

Item 11: EDT Permits, 2016

Contains updated permit information for 2016

Item 12: BGCAPP RCRA Fact Sheet, 10-24

Disc unreadable/corrupted/empty

Box 17

Barcode: 31234014263089

Item 1: General Physics Corporation: An Introduction to Incineration, 1991-09-16

An informative video describing the process of incineration of chemical weapons. Produced by the PMCD

Item 2: SAIC: "Protecting the Future Safely Eliminating Chemical Weapons", 1996-03-19

An informative video giving insight into the process of storing and destroying chemical weapons. Highlights the roles of certain advisors within the process, such as the controller, and breaks down the different ways that the weapon might be destroyed

Item 3: You Can't Go There, 1996-08-01

A news segment highlighting the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant

Item 4: How'd They Do That, 1997-02-16

A TLC segment informing the public about the chemical weapon destruction facilities, how they maintain safety, how they store weapons, and how the destruction process happens.

Item 5: Variety Show, 1997-05-09

A local student news show from Berea, Variety Show, with a segment titled "Chemical Controversy". This segments interviews Craig Williams about the chemical weapons in Kentucky. The start of the broadcast just has students talking about local and state news. After a brief intermission, the chemical weapon segment begins.

Item 6: Passing ACWA Threshold Criteria, 1997-10

Tape 2 of 3. Tape 1 of 3 is missing. Contains presentations by technology providers, CBDCOM Data Imaging Team

Item 7: Passing ACWA Threshold Criteria, 1997-10

Tape 3 of 3. Tape 1 of 3 is missing. Contains presentations by technology providers, CBDCOM Data Imaging Team

Item 8: Aberdeen Chemical Disposal Facility, 1997-12-08

A video produced by PMCD highlighting the chemical weapons disposal facility in Aberdeen.

Item 9: Dr. Prociv Interview, 1998-01-13

Interview with Dr. Ted Prociv, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense

Item 10: JACADS B-Roll Footage, 1998-01

Item 11: 27 News, 1998-02-02

A news broadcast, including a segment letting the public know how they can get more information about incineration from the chemical weapons website. The segment encourages viewers to visit the site for information.

Item 12: Public Outreach, 1998-02-03

Recording of a CBDCOM meeting

Item 13: JACADS: The Legacy We Leave Behind, 1998-02-12

An informative video about the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Destruction System, the history of the area, and the environmental impact

Item 14: News Coverage, 1998-04-29

Channel 9 - Cincinnati Ohio news segment discussing the storage of chemical weapons in Richmond, KY and in Newport, IN.. The news host does a small tour of the BGAD, discusses safety measures, and shares future hopes for destruction of these weapons.

Item 15: EcoBridge Students from Russia, 1998-04

A WKYT segment highlighting a visit to the BGAD from Russian students, who also have concerns about chemical weapons

Item 16: Working Together to Protect Our Communtiy, 1998-06-01

"Working Together to Protect Our Community" - Umatilla Site-Prototype Version. A recording of a computer software program that tells the user more about chemical weapons, destruction, and the sites.

Item 17: Public Outreach, 1998-06-02

Recording of a CBDCOM meeting

Item 18: JACADS GB Campaign B-Roll, 1998-06-09

Item 19: The Newport Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, 1998-09-14

An informative video highlighting the chemical weapon disposal facility in Newport, Indiana, which uses neutralization to dispose of their agents

Item 20: Anniston Community Outreach Office Advertisement, 1998-09-15

A television advertisement for the Anniston Community Outreach Office for chemical weapon information

Item 21: ACWA - CATT, 1998-12-10

A video of members of the Citizen's Advisory Technical Team (CATT) talking about their involvement

Item 22: Deseret Chemical Depot OPCW & Surety Briefing, 1998-12

Contains a safety briefing with info on what to do in case of exposure, as well as notes about dangerous wildlife and local resources.

Item 23: CSPAN Speeches, 1998

Footage of Craig Williams speaking on behalf of CWWG on CSPAN-2; footage of other activists speaking out regarding chemical weapons

Item 24: Plant Tour Video, 1999-04

A tour video of the chemical demilitarization facility in Tooele, Utah. Some skipping on this tape.

Item 25: Bluegrass Chemical Stockpile 001, 1999-10-28

An ad for the outreach office, promoting their services

Item 26: PMCSD: "Building on Success", 1999-12-20

An informative video produced for the public highlighting the purpose and goals of the Project Manager for Chemical Stockpile Disposal (PMCSD)

Item 27: CAC/CSEPP Meeting, 2000-01-20

Item 28: For Generations to Come, 2000-01-28

A promotional video from the PMCD promoting information regarding weapon destruction and plans for the future

Item 29: "Reaching Out: Citizen Involvement in Chemical Weapons Disposal", 2000-06-12

An informative video produced for the public with education on the disposal sites, types of weapons, plans for destruction, and how the community can stay informed and involved

Box 18

Barcode: 31234014263097

Item 1: Dave Easter Interview, 2001-01

Channel 27-Afternoon. Contains the full broadcast with a portion speaking with Dave Easter about the destruction of chemical weapons in Kentucky

Item 2: JACADS: Defining a Moment in Chemical Weapons History, 2001-05-01

Contains information about JACADS, the goals of the facility, the hopes for the future, and some technical information about the facility

Item 3: From Vision to Action, 2001-05

Newport Chemical Agent Disposal. Provides an overview of the chemical weapons disposal program and outlines the processes used in this specific facility, as well as acknowledging the impact of the public

Item 4: US Army - Aberdeen Proving Ground Video, 2001-06-08

Contains information from Aberdeen on how the chemical weapons are neutralized in certain locations and how locals can find more information about the process

Item 5: CAC Meeting, 2002-01

1 of 2.

Item 6: CAC Meeting, 2002-01

2 of 2.

Item 7: Commitment to Safety, 2002-04-26

Outreach video describing the purpose of the outreach office to the public, with an emphasis on safety protocols

Item 8: Green Cross Russia - English Translation, 2002-04

An English translated copy of a Swiss TV documentary on Shchuch'ye, NTSC [a chemical weapon site in Russia]

Item 9: Lex 18 - Anniston, 2002

Contains a recording of a Lex 18 news broadcast. The recording is of the entire broadcast, but a portion of the broadcast highlights the work from the citizens of Anniston, Alabama as they fight against incinceration in their town.

Item 10: Aberdeen Proving Ground Facility Video, 2003-01

A video highlighting the Aberdeen Proving Ground site, the PMCD, and the Bechtel team and their progress.

Item 11: Neutralization of GB, VX, HD & Comp B-4, 2003-03-17

An informative video describing the purpose of ACWA and the neutralization process for various chemical weapons

Item 12: BPBG Open House, 2003-09-29

"WTVQ-36 ABC 11p News - Lexington, KY Market" - Contains a news segment highlighting the Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Open House

Item 13: Bechtel Parsons Bluegrass News, 2003-09-29

A news segment highlighting the open house for Bectel Parsons, noting the amount of jobs that the company will bring.

Item 14: CNN Segment: Johnston Atoll Decommissioned, 2003

Contains CNN news footage about the Johnston Atoll decommission, and the opening of other incinerators across the US.

Item 15: News Concerning BGAD/CW, 2004-01-22

"Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass - All Lexington, KY Market Stations" Contains a news segment advertising the public information meeting necessary for the permit at the depot.

Item 16: Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 2004-02-10

Item 17: Press Conference, 2005-01-12

Press conference at city hall. Includes many speakers, such as the mayor, higher-ups involved in the chemical weapon citizen's advisory board, local teachers, and a representative from the state. Responding to federal budget issues and how they will impact the disposal of chemical weapons

Item 18: Richmond City Commission Meeting, 2005

Contains footage from the city hall regarding the discussion surrounding transportation of chemical weapons, and the passing of an ordinance prohibiting that transportation (and how to enforce this ordinance). Poor quality recording. Includes some discussion and speaking from Craig Williams.

Item 19: "Creating a Safer Tomorrow", 2006-03

Pine Bluff Chemical Disposal Facility. Provides an overview of the chemical weapons disposal program and outlines the processes used at this specific facility.

Item 20: Alabama CAC/NRC, Undated

Tape 1/3. Date on this meeting is unclear due to quality of the tapes and lack of clarity on the physical tape itself.

Item 21: Alabama CAC/NRC, Undated

Tape 2/3

Item 22: Alabama CAC/NRC, Undated

Tape 3/3

Item 23: Safely Destroying America's Chemical Weapons, Undated

An informational video about how the engineers at a disposal facility do their jobs and verify safety. Full title: "Safely Destroying America's Chemical Weapons: Systemization of the Tooele Disposal Facility"

Item 24: Bill Bryant WKYT, Undated

A "Newsmakers" segment with Bill Bryant of WKYT interviewing Sen. Mitch McConnell regarding chemical weapon destruction

Item 25: City of Richmond, Undated

A panel discussion with Ed Worley, Mike Brewer, and Mayor Durham

Item 26: Chemical Weapons Disposal: Ending the Threat, Undated

An informational tape produced by CBDCOM. The video explains the chemical weapon problem, reactions from the community, safety procedures, and how they plan to proceed

Item 27: Junk Science, Undated

A science-based news segment that explores the chemical Dioxin a chemical agent like those that exist at these chemical weapon disposal facilities. The segment discusses risk to people and to the environment.

Item 28: Press Conference, Undated

Chandler and Salazar press conference

Item 29: Shelter in Place Video, Undated

An instructional video on how to properly shelter-in-place in the case of a chemical weapon emergency

Box 19

Barcode: 31234014263105

Folder 1: Photographs

Folder 2: Photographs

Folder 3: Photographs

Folder 4: Photographs

Folder 5: ACWA Photo Library, 2007

Contains programmatic photos, community photos, photos of meetings and events at the Pueblo site, and photos of the Pueblo depot

Folder 6: ACWA Photo Library, 2007

Contains community photos, photos of meetings and events at the Bluegrass site, photos of displays, and photos of the Bluegrass Depot