Exemptions from Environmental Law for the Department of Defense: An Overview of Congressional Action
Description:
Several environmental statutes contain national security exemptions, which the Department of Defense (DOD) can obtain on a case-by-case basis. Since FY2003, DOD has sought broader exemptions that it argues are needed to preserve training capabilities and ensure military readiness. There has been disagreement in Congress over the need for broader exemptions in the absence of data on the overall impact of environmental requirements on training and readiness. There also has been disagreement over …
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Date:
May 19, 2006
Creator:
Bearden, David M.
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