Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project (NSCMP) Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project (NSCMP) asked The Keystone Center, a non-profit organization that works as a third-party neutral facilitator, to develop a public involvement mechanism that brings together various individuals who can share their perspectives with the NSCMP as it moves toward disposal of chemical materiel now located at non-stockpile sites. This effort is called the NCSMP Core Group. CORE GROUP OBJECTIVES The Core Group's objectives are to: Support development of safe, environmentally sound, cost-effective, and publicly acceptable NSCMP disposal technologies, policies, and practices; Promote cooperative working relationships among citizens, regulators, NSCMP, and other related Department of Defense Offices; and Exchange information and opinions about areas of high concern to NSCMP and other stakeholders within the scope of NSCMP responsibilities back to top The Core Group does not have the authority to make decisions for NSCMP. Rather, the Core Group provides input, exchanges information and views and undertakes initiatives to promote cooperative working relationships among stakeholders.

NSCMP Page on the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency website   The mission of the Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project is to dispose of non-stockpile chemical materiel in a safe and effective manner. In order to do so, the NSCMP stresses the importance of engaging a spectrum of individuals and organizations that are involved in and potentially affected by the disposal of chemical materiel.

PARTICIPATION IN THE CORE GROUP

Core Group members are selected by The Keystone Center. In order to provide a balanced perspective, the following types of interests are represented on the Core Group:

• The Project Manager for the Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project and other NSCMP staff;
• State regulators with a particular interest in NSCMP issues;
• Environmental Protection Agency representatives concerned with NSCMP issues;
• Community and environmental activists concerned with non-stockpile chemical materiel issues, particularly those who live near a non-stockpile site; and
• Other Department of Defense programs such as the Corps of Engineers and Installation personnel.

CORE GROUP MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Core Group meetings are held two to four times each year at different locations around the country. The meetings are open to the public. Opportunities for members of the public to address the Core Group are provided at designated times during Core Group meetings. 

Core Group Subcommittees
Subcommittees are formed by the Core Group from time to time, to address specific issues. Subcommittees report to the Core Group and may include individuals who are not on the Core Group.

If you would like to receive a list of Core Group members, or periodic updates about the activities of the NSCMP Core Group through the mailing list, please contact:

Stephanie Cheval
The Keystone Center
1628 Sts. John Road
Keystone, CO 80435
Phone: 970-513-5837

For information regarding the Core Group or other NSCMP activities, please contact:

NSCMP Public Outreach and Information Officer
U.S. ARMY Chemical Materiels Agency
Karen Jolley Drewen
Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project
5183 Blackhawk Road
AMSCM_SSP
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424
Phone: 410-436-3445

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