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General Area: Key West, FL Site Type/Program: RCWM sites (Non-stockpile) Location: Approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Florida Brief History: These Keys were used by the Chemical Warfare Service (CWS) as a test range during 1944 to determine the decontamination requirements for tropical beach terrain. Tests were conducted using 5gallon land mines and other methods to spread mustard agent on the beaches of several islets. Various hazard assessments and decontamination methods were tried. The site was used for 3 months, On June 6, 1950, the TSU conducted an inspection of the Keys to locate and dispose of any possible contaminated items. They detected no contamination. A Certificate of Clearance was granted in 1950. |
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Range / Site Description: Associated Munitions: Activities Completed: Issues: The remote site is currently owned by the National Park Service (NPS). Other Information: No immediate threat to human health and safety is believed to exist at this site. The NPS has been contacted and informed about past use of the site. The site was identified as a suspect recovered chemical warfare materiel (RCWM) site where DoD has determined that "No Further Action is Warranted" |
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