Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant chemical agent original tonnage destroyed
Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant chemical agent original tonnage destroyed
Colorado Stockpile Destroyed

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NEWS RELEASE

Colorado Stockpile Destroyed

Colorado Stockpile Destroyed

PCAPP Stats at a Glance
Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP)

PCAPP safely destroyed a stockpile of chemical weapons previously stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado.

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Current Project Phase:
Operations
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Chemical Agent Destroyed:
2,613.2 U.S. Tons
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Final Project Phase:
Closure

*Information as of 22 June 2023

The U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot originally stored more than 2,600 tons of the blister agent mustard in projectiles and mortar rounds.

PU 155mm

155mm Projectiles

CAMPAIGN INITIATED: SEPT. 7, 2016
CAMPAIGN COMPLETED: SEPT. 5, 2020

The 155mm projectile was a World War II-type munition. Both the M104 and M110 projectiles contained approximately 12 lbs. of blister (mustard) agent. Colored bands, signifying the chemical agent contained in the munition, marked the outside of the projectile casings. The shell contained an adapter and burster casing that screwed into the nose of the shell, also allowing a fuze to be screwed into the nose of the projectile.

155mm Projectile details
PU 105mm

105mm Projectiles

CAMPAIGN INITIATED: DEC. 11, 2020
CAMPAIGN COMPLETED: JULY 20, 2022

The 105mm projectile was a World War II-type munition. The projectile contained approximately 3 lbs. of blister (mustard) agent. Colored bands, signifying the chemical agent within the munition, marked the outside of the projectile casings. The shell contained an adapter and booster casing that screwed into the nose of the shell, allowing a fuze to be screwed into the nose of the projectile.

105mm Projectile details
PU 4-2in

4.2-inch Mortar Rounds

CAMPAIGN INITIATED: FEB. 19, 2022
CAMPAIGN COMPLETED: JUNE 16, 2023

The 4.2-inch mortar round, produced in the United States, consisted of a one-piece forged steel-case projectile body with fuze, burster and tail assembly. Each munition contained approximately 6 lbs. of agent that was sealed inside with a steel burster well. The shell contained a perforated vane assembly welded to the inside of the body, designed to accommodate the burster tube extending from the fuze. The tail assembly consisted of a pressure plate and rotating disk, propelling charge, cartridge container, ignition cartridge and striker nut assembly.

4.2-inch Mortar Round details
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Chemical Weapons Destruction Technologies

MAIN PLANT

START DATE: SEPT. 7, 2016
END DATE: JUNE 16, 2023
PCAPP mustard agent neutralization followed by biotreatment

Neutralization Followed by Biotreatment

The Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program, the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot and the community worked together to select neutralization followed by biotreatment to destroy the chemical weapons stored at the depot.

EXPLOSIVE DESTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

START DATE: MARCH 18, 2015
END DATE: DEC. 5, 2018
Explosive Destruction System

Explosive Destruction System

The Explosive Destruction System, or EDS, augmented the pilot plant to destroy a number of problematic munitions that could not be easily destroyed by the main plant’s automated equipment. During two campaigns from March 2015 to December 2018, the EDS eliminated 951 items resulting in 3.82 tons of mustard agent destroyed.

STATIC DETONATION CHAMBER

START DATE: FEB. 19, 2022
END DATE: JUNE 22, 2023
PCAPP Static Detonation Chamber

Static Detonation Chamber

Static Detonation Chamber supported the chemical weapons destruction progress at the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. Three SDC units augmented the main plant by eliminating some 4.2-inch mortar rounds and overpacked problematic munitions.

Upcoming Meetings

  • Permitting Working Group and Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission Meetings will be held on April 24, 2024, at 3 p.m. MT.

    Computer: Zoom
    Phone: 1 (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: ‪84351934182#

    For information, please contact the Pueblo Chemical Stockpile Outreach staff at (719) 549‑4959, or pueblooutreach@iem.com

  • Permitting Working Group and Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission Meetings will be held on June 26, 2024, at 3 p.m. MT.

    Computer: Zoom
    Phone: 1 (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: ‪84351934182#

    For information, please contact the Pueblo Chemical Stockpile Outreach staff at (719) 549‑4959, or pueblooutreach@iem.com

  • Permitting Working Group and Colorado Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission Meetings will be held on Aug. 28, 2024, at 3 p.m. MT.

    Computer: Zoom
    Phone: 1 (719) 359-4580 Meeting ID: ‪84351934182#

    For information, please contact the Pueblo Chemical Stockpile Outreach staff at (719) 549‑4959, or pueblooutreach@iem.com

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“I enjoy supporting PCAPP/PEO ACWA’s mission during this phase of the life-cycle contract and providing solutions to the unique challenges relating to Government Property buildings, equipment and material.”

Juan G.
Government Property Administrator
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“I am proud to support such an important mission.”

Carol S.
Administrative Contracting Officer
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“The professionals here at PCAPP have made this project a success and have been a joy to work alongside over the past decade. Thanks for letting me be a part of your demil community.”

Patrick S.
Research Scientist/Closure Lead
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“I feel powerful knowing that I helped destroy chemical weapons as a woman in a male-dominated industry.”

HEAVEN M.
Ordnance technician
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“We have made a difference. We made the world a safer place.”

DENA C.
Laboratory Information Management System Administrator
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“I feel a sense of accomplishment. It feels good to say that I had a positive impact on my community.”

JOSE A.
Operations Support Supervisor
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“I’m glad we completed our mission… I feel proud.”

JILL M.
ORDNANCE TECHNICIAN
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“We made history. People will read about what we’ve done here at PCAPP.”

james M.
AREA SUPERVISOR
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“I’m happy I was part of something with such a huge impact.”

Gaylynn L.
Ordnance Technician
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“I’m happy we completed the mission but I’m sad it’s all done. I’m going to miss my time here.”

Anthony G.
Ordnance Technician
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“It feels good that we have rid our community of chemical weapons and that future generations won’t have to live with them any more.”

Mechelle C.
GC/FPD/MSD Operator
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“My dad worked in the demilitarization industry, so it’s incredibly touching that I was able to continue his legacy and see that final munition destroyed.”

Levi V.
Entry Support Area Tender/Maintenance
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