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Hermiston, Oregon (AP)
After more than 45 years, the days of the Umatilla Chemical Depot are numbered.
The depot is preparing to incinerate its hefty supply of mustard gas, the last chemical weapon stored there. The disposal facility should be taken down by 2013, but after that the future of the 20,000-acre site is less certain.
After more than 45 years, the days of the Umatilla Chemical Depot are numbered.
The depot is preparing to incinerate its hefty supply of mustard gas, the last chemical weapon stored there. The disposal facility should be taken down by 2013, but after that the future of the 20,000-acre site is less certain.
