But beyond the ignored mandatory actions the willful dispersal of tons
of solid radioactive and chemically toxic waste in the form of uranium
munitions is illegal
(http://www.traprockpeace.org/karen_parker_du_illegality.pdf) and just
does not even pass the common sense test and according to the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, DHS, is a dirty bomb.
DHS issued "dirty bomb" response guidelines, (
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ), on January 3,
2006 for incidents within the United States but ignore DOD use of
uranium weapons and existing DOD regulations.
These guidelines specifically state that: "Characteristics of RDD and
IND Incidents: A radiological incident is defined as an event or
series of events, deliberate or accidental, leading to the release, or
potential release, into the environment of radioactive material in
sufficient quantity to warrant consideration of protective actions.
Use of an RDD or IND is an act of terror that produces a radiological
incident." Thus the use of uranium munitions is "an act or terror" as
defined by DHS.
.
Or does close personal contact with the mutagen, Agent Orange, flip your
winkie?
.
Veterans Affairs: Vietnam Vets Show Genetic Damage From Agent
Orange
- Study shows genetic damage to Vietnam War vets A significant
level of genetic damage to the DNA of Vietnam War veterans exposed
to Agent Orange poison has been found in a study by Massey molecular
scientists. See... Study shows genetic damage to Vietnam War
vets [1] ALSO:Greens - Evidence shows compensation is warranted
for vets [2] National - Collins' Comments: Agent Orange effects
[3]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0607/S00115.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0607/S00515.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0607/S00524.htm
Scoop News
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0607/S00452.htm
Depleted Uranium Situation Worsens Requires Action
Monday, 31 July 2006, 1:39 pm
Opinion: Dr. Doug Rokke Ph.D.
Depleted Uranium Situation Worsens Requiring Immediate Action By
President Bush, Prime Minister Blair, and Prime Minister Olmert
Dr. Doug Rokke, PhD., former Director, U.S. Army Depleted Uranium project
/www.uruknet.info
July 24, 2006
The delivery of at least 100 GBU 28 bunker busters bombs containing
depleted uranium warheads by the United States to Israel for use against
targets in Lebanon will result in additional radioactive and chemical
toxic contamination with consequent adverse health and environmental
effects throughout the middle east.
Today, U.S., British, and now Israeli military personnel are using
illegal uranium munitions- America's and England's own "dirty bombs"
while U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense,
and British Ministry of Defence officials deny that there are any
adverse health and environmental effects as a consequence of the
manufacture, testing, and/or use of uranium munitions to avoid liability
for the willful and illegal dispersal of a radioactive toxic material -
depleted uranium.
The use of uranium weapons is absolutely unacceptable, and a crime
against humanity. Consequently the citizens of the world and all
governments must force cessation of uranium weapons use. I must demand
that Israel now provide medical care to all DU casualties in Lebanon and
clean up all DU contamination.
U.S. and British officials have arrogantly refused to comply with their
own regulations, orders, and directives that require United States
Department of Defense officials to provide prompt and effective medical
care to "all" exposed individuals. Reference: Medical Management of
Unusual Depleted Uranium Casualties, DOD, Pentagon, 10/14/93, Medical
Management of Army personnel Exposed to Depleted Uranium (DU)
Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Command 29 April 2004, and section 2-5
of U.S. Army Regulation 700-48. Israeli officials must not do so now.
They also refuse to clean up dispersed radioactive Contamination as
required by Army Regulation- AR 700-48: "Management of Equipment
Contaminated With Depleted Uranium or Radioactive Commodities"
(Headquarters, Department Of The Army, Washington, D.C., September 2002)
and U.S. Army Technical Bulletin- TB 9-1300-278: "Guidelines For Safe
Response To Handling, Storage, And Transportation Accidents Involving
Army Tank Munitions Or Armor Which Contain Depleted Uranium"
(Headquarters, Department Of The Army, Washington, D.C., JULY 1996).
Specifically section 2-4 of United States Army Regulation-AR 700-48
dated September 16, 2002 requires that:
(1) "Military personnel "identify, segregate, isolate, secure, and label
all RCE" (radiologically contaminated equipment).
(2) "Procedures to minimize the spread of radioactivity will be
implemented as soon as possible."
(3) "Radioactive material and waste will not be locally disposed of
through burial, submersion, incineration, destruction in place, or
abandonment" and
(4) "All equipment, to include captured or combat RCE, will be surveyed,
packaged, retrograded, decontaminated and released IAW Technical
Bulletin 9-1300-278, DA PAM 700-48" (Note: Maximum exposure limits are
specified in Appendix F).
The previous and current use of uranium weapons, the release of
radioactive components in destroyed U.S. and foreign military equipment,
and releases of industrial, medical, research facility radioactive
materials have resulted in unacceptable exposures. Therefore,
decontamination must be completed as required by U.S. Army Regulation
700-48 and should include releases of all radioactive materials
resulting from military operations.
The extent of adverse health and environmental effects of uranium
weapons contamination is not limited to combat zones but includes
facilities and sites where uranium weapons were manufactured or tested
including Vieques; Puerto Rico; Colonie, New York; Concord, MA;
Jefferson Proving Grounds, Indiana; and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Therefore medical care must be provided by the United States Department
of Defense officials to all individuals affected by the manufacturing,
testing, and/or use of uranium munitions. Thorough environmental
remediation also must be completed without further delay.
I am amazed that fifteen years after was I asked to clean up the initial
DU mess from Gulf War 1 and over ten years since I finished the depleted
uranium project that United States Department of Defense officials and
others still attempt to justify uranium munitions use while ignoring
mandatory requirements. I am dismayed that Department of Defense and
Department of Energy officials and representatives continue personal
attacks aimed to silence or discredit those of us who are demanding that
medical care be provided to all DU casualties and that environmental
remediation is completed in compliance with U.S. Army Regulation 700-48.
But beyond the ignored mandatory actions the willful dispersal of tons
of solid radioactive and chemically toxic waste in the form of uranium
munitions is illegal
(http://www.traprockpeace.org/karen_parker_du_illegality.pdf) and just
does not even pass the common sense test and according to the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, DHS, is a dirty bomb. DHS issued "dirty
bomb" response guidelines, (
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ), on January 3,
2006 for incidents within the United States but ignore DOD use of
uranium weapons and existing DOD regulations.
These guidelines specifically state that: "Characteristics of RDD and
IND Incidents: A radiological incident is defined as an event or series
of events, deliberate or accidental, leading to the release, or
potential release, into the environment of radioactive material in
sufficient quantity to warrant consideration of protective actions. Use
of an RDD or IND is an act of terror that produces a radiological
incident." Thus the use of uranium munitions is "an act or terror" as
defined by DHS. Finally continued compliance with the infamous March
1991 Los Alamos Memorandum that was issued to ensure continued use of
uranium munitions can not be justified.
In conclusion: the President of the United States- George W. Bush, the
Prime Minister of Great Britain-Tony Blair, and the Prime Minister of
Israel Olmert must acknowledge and accept responsibility for willful use
of illegal uranium munitions- their own "dirty bombs"- resulting in
adverse health and environmental effects.
President Bush, Prime Minister Blair, and Prime Minister Olmert should
order:
1. medical care for all casualties,
2. thorough environmental remediation,
3. immediate cessation of retaliation against all of us who demand
compliance with medical care and environmental remediation requirements,
4. and stop the already illegal the use (UN finding) of depleted uranium
munitions.
References- these references are copies the actual regulations and
orders and other pertinent official documents:
http://www.traprockpeace.org/twomemos.html
http://www.traprockpeace.org/rokke_du_3_ques.html
http://www.traprockpeace.org/du_dtic_wakayama_Aug2002.html
http://www.traprockpeace.org/karen_parker_du_illegality.pdf
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html
http://cryptome.org/dhs010306.txt
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