Pentagon Exempts itself from Environmental Regulation

A new directive from the Department of Defense eliminates any need for the Pentagon to be responsible for public health or toxic site cleanups.

1 minute read

December 15, 2004, 10:00 AM PST

By Michael Dudley

"The new policy would also significantly cut Pentagon compliance with anti-pollution rules by dropping requirements that it obey 'regulations, Executive orders, binding international agreements' and other federal 'environmental, safety, occupational health, explosives safety, fire and emergency services, and pest management policies.' In its place, the Pentagon would pledge to only abide by 'applicable law and DoD policy'...Under this new policy, who will protect America's waters, air and soil from the Pentagon?"

Thanks to Michael Dudley

FULL STORY: Pentagon to Jettison Environmental Responsibilities

Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in Truthout

Government / Politics United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.